1993 GMC K1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 GMC K1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1993 GMC K1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seats (2) and visibility (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 25%
- Seats2 17%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
- Seat belts1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Emergency brakes:dashboard handl become unattached from emergency brake rachet, causing no release of emergency brake. Emergency brake mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall loosens under normal conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #813164, filed 1997-06Seats: “Had just taken off from a stop light when driver's seat collapsed backwards. Had no prior warning of a problem. Managed to pull over and checked seat out. Could not get seat to relatch/lock. Part was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #886460, filed 2001-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN .”
NHTSA complaint #841849, filed 2000-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: GMC K1500 1988–1993, Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Recall details for the 1993 GMC K1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 GMC K1500.
Other model years of the GMC K1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 27 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | 110,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 GMC K1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1993 GMC K1500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 GMC K1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seats with 2.
Has the 1993 GMC K1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.