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1993 Chevrolet 1500 problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet 1500 is windows, wipers and visibility. It has fewer complaints than a typical 1500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
0
Worst area
Visibility

The worst 1993 Chevrolet 1500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Visibility
    5
  • Seats
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chevrolet 1500

Wipers 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Chevrolet 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Engine · 123,199 miles · FL

Vehicle did not decelerate from highway speed, excessive braking was required to stop. Engine idle speed was approximately 3 times the normal idle speed when the vehicle was stopped.

Filed Dec 12, 2013 · Engine · SD

Water pump went out and fan broken.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Tires · GA

Tire separation, one tire, remained inflated, tread came completely off. Uniroyal tiger paw xtm, p235/75r15 108s m&s - - - dot aphlcbu113. No accident or damage to anything except the tire. Old tire? Appeared "brand-new." just purchased the vehicle.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Seats · PA

On three different occasions the dealership repaired the broken back seat. On september 6, 2004 while driving at 60 MPH with out any warning the back seat broke again for the fourth time. The dealership informed the consumer the seat was no longer under warranty.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Visibility · GA

Windshield wipers continue to malfunction perodically causing difficulty seeing in rainy weather.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · SD

While driving 50 MPH in the rain windshield wipers failed. Because of poor visibility vehicle went into a ditch. Had vehicle towed to dealership, but mechanic was not able to resolve the problem.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Body, Seats · LA

Consumer states there have been many problems with the seats, first complaint was made when the seat was squeaking on the left and right while vehicle was in motion, dealer lubed the seat mechanism, however this did not solve the problem, dealer later performed campaign 94-c-62, replacing the seat recliner bolts, while performing recall, dealer found one of the seat back bolts broken which caused damage to the recliner and frame, dealer replaced the recliner and frame, the passenger seat was too far back and the dealer could not adjust the seat back, while driving the drivers seat recliner bolt broke, the driver landed in the back seat, almost causing loss of control, luckily the passenger grabbed the steering wheel and kept control of the vehicle, after repairs were made again the driver side seat recliner frame broke, causing dealer to have to replace the frame.

Filed Feb 7, 2002 · Seats · FL

While driving 35mph seat collapsed without warning. Contacted dealer.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Acceleration · MI

While driving 30mph accelerator linkage would lock. Would have no control over pedal and speed would increase. When brakes were applied vehicle would go into a spin. After hearing several clicks, accelerator would then release, and would have no problem. Cruise control was not applied when this happened. Have taken to dealership 5 times for problem which was not solved.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Visibility · MN

Windshield wipers will intermittetnly fail, causing poor visibility. Consumer can open hood, hit wiper motor or wiggle wiper harness, and windshield wipers will begin to work, but eventually fail again. *ak

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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet 1500

Is the 1993 Chevrolet 1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet 1500, fewer than a typical 1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet 1500?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 5 complaints. Next is seats (4).

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet 1500 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet 1500 have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet 1500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (65 complaints) and 1994 (33 complaints).

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