1993 GMC Typhoon Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed 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 Typhoon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1993 GMC Typhoon. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by fuel system (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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.
- Brakes7 88%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When applying brakes in an emergency situation pedal get hards and the truck travels an additonal 200 feet before stopping. This condition could cause a crash. Problem was reported to the dealership. Owner has disconnected the ABS. Other Gmc models recalled for this problem, typhoons are not on the list. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #860403, filed 2000-04Fuel system: “I have been the sole owner of this well maintained vehicle since it was purchased new. I noticed gasoline leakage from the gas tank onto my garage floor. When repaired by a Gmc dealership, I was told that the gas tank had rusted through on the top surface causing the leak and requiring replacement of the gas tank. This problem presented a very serious risk of fire and other owners of this vehicle may be unknowingly at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #723262, filed 2000-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 GMC Typhoon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoon · sedan | not rated | 3 / 2 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V017000Feb 4, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: GMC Typhoon 1993
Separation of the transmission shift cable fitting end (vehicle interior) and the outer cable conduit.
Recall details for the 1993 GMC Typhoon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 GMC Typhoon.
Other model years of the GMC Typhoon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 GMC Typhoon have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1993 GMC Typhoon as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 GMC Typhoon is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 1993 GMC Typhoon 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
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.