1993 GMC Sierra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 21%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seats of the 1993 GMC Sierra, 21% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Problems with vehicle slipping out of gear while driving. The vehicle went from drive to neutral while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who told the consumer that a new transmission would cost him $4000.00 and to rebuild an old one would be $3000.00. The consumer has made ongoing complaints about the vehicle and feels the cost of the transmission should be lowered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10051807, filed 2003-12, 1,500 miles“This was a recall item-94-c-62(b). Since the recall I've had the truck in the dealers shop 3 times. They've replaced the same seat bolts each time. They even replaced the seat the second time in the shop. The last time it took over a month and dealing with 3 GM customer service people to get GM to pay for it. Which at that time GM stated that they would no longer pay for any further seat repairs. This seat feels like it might be getting loose again. As this was a recall item are they only obligated to repair it as long as they want? One of my concerns is what happens when it breaks again? …”
NHTSA complaint #749956, filed 2001-08“Recall work was done in may '96, second failure in feb '99 Gmc was contacted, nothing could be done. Recall work is not guaranteed, even though this could have been serious had the vehicle been traveling at a high rate of speed when the front seat bolts broke.”
NHTSA complaint #703705, filed 1999-02“The seat tracks attached to the bottom of the driver's seat broke, causing the seat to fly backward. The vehicle was not in motion, or the reaction of the seat could have caused loss of vehicle control.”
NHTSA complaint #743473, filed 2001-04“Recall # 95v246000; recall work was performed in may of 97. No problem with bolts at this time. However, owner received a 2nd recall notice in october of 97. When taken to dealer, discovered that bolts were broken at this time. The bolts have been replaced by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #817174, filed 1997-10Related recalls
- 93V163000Sep 27, 1993The rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems," because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear…Covers: GMC Sierra 1993, Chevrolet C30 1993, GMC K35 1993 +2 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 9% |
| 1994 | 21 | 11% |
| 1993 | 15 | 21% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Sierra
23 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
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