1993 GMC Sierra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,438miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 GMC Sierra, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,438 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall subject: fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly report receipt date: 04-05-1994 NHTSA campaign: 94v044001 manufacture: general motors corp. Summary: vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures. Consequence: if the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur. Remedy: GM is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton GM pickup. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044458, filed 2017-11“Plastic outer protection shell has insulation that is retaining water which is causing the gas tank to become corroded, resulting in leakage of gasoline. Repair garage has replaced gas tank and fuel sending unit.”
NHTSA complaint #824946, filed 1998-07Related recalls
- 94V044001Apr 5, 1994Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress…Covers: GMC Sierra 1992–1993, Chevrolet C10 1992–1993, GMC C25 1992–1993 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 16 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Sierra
23 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology