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1993 Chevrolet C1500 problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 is windows, wipers and visibility. Its complaint count is close to a typical C1500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
63
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Visibility
Fuel economy
10-18mpg

The worst 1993 Chevrolet C1500 problems

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

Problems by type

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  • Visibility
    22
  • Seats
    14
  • Brakes
    10
  • Transmission
    9
  • Engine
    6
  • Body
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Lights
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chevrolet C1500

Wipers 22

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

1993 Chevrolet C1500 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
6.2L 8‑cylRWD162118
4.3L 6‑cylRWD14-1519-2016-17
6.2L 8‑cyl DieselRWD162017
5.0L 8‑cylRWD13-1417-1815
5.7L 8‑cylRWD12-1316-1714
7.4L 8‑cylRWD91210

What 1993 Chevrolet C1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Seats · 130,000 miles · FL

Seat suddenly reclined completely while driving near home. Almost veered off the road. Had to prop up seat with 2x4 to get home.

Filed Apr 23, 2009 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wipers sometimes won't work and will stop during use.

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Transmission, Visibility · TX

Windshield wiper failure. Even after having the problem fixed. This problem keeps occurring over and over. When are they going to issue a recall? I guess when someone dies in an accident and they get sued over it . This year model truck also has problems with the transmission slipping . I have had to have the transmission replaced once in this truck and the problem just keeps recurring.(why?)

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Body · 153,600 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while standing on the vehicle tailgate, the left cable detached, causing the contact to fall into the bed of the vehicle. The contact was an asc certified mechanic, and replaced the cables. This was the second instance of the cables detaching. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer following the incident. The consumer purchased after market cables instead of using gm cables. Updated 12/28/06.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Visibility · 126,000 miles · FL

Dt: windshield wipers quit working every time there was a hard rain. Owner did received a recall letter. However, consumer's vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Consumer did not find this out until he had all ready taken vehicle to dealership for repairs. Dealership called back, and told the owner that the owner's vehicle was not covered under recall, and since owner's vehicle was not included in the recall dealership will not fix the problem. After the owner's vehicle was returned there was no wiper function at all. The wipers will not even come on. The consumer called the dealership manager to inform him about failure, and the manager said there was nothing he could do about it. But if consumer was willing to pay $160.00, the wipers could be fixed. Consumer wanted to know why he should have to pay the dealership to fix the problem since wipers were working when he dropped off the vehicle. Consumer called the general manager, and he was suppose to return the phone call tomorrow. Owner was afraid to drive his vehicle without the wipers since they lived in florida, and they were having hurricane weather. *ak

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Visibility · MI

While driving, in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off own their own. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Visibility · 152,000 miles · OH

Windshield wipers only work occasionally. When they don't work I have to release the hood, open the hood, and tap on the windshield wiper motor. Once I have done this they start working, most of the time, but there have been times when they haven't. I do believe this problem has occured in the manufacturing process. And I say this because of a recent recall on the winshield wiper motors, on 1996 chevrolet extended cab pick-ups ( like mine). Since, chevrolet was able to do a recall on newer model pick-up trucks, then chevrolet should also do so on their older models pick-up trucks. Sincerley, shirley.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Visibility · CA

When the wiper switch was turned on it sounded like the wiper motor was running but the wipers were not moving. The consumer had to play with the switch to get the wipers to work. *nlm when the vehicle was first purchased, the wipers would come on by themselves whenever they wanted. After repair, the wipers were turned on and a noise was present, then they stopped working. *scc

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Visibility · TX

Windshield wipers malfunction intermittently during rain. Not good. Had it traced to circuit board failure. Was of the understanding this problem was recalled but I never got notice. Please respond. Has been happening for awhile now.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Visibility · LA

Windshield wiper motor works intermittently or not at all.

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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet C1500

Is the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet C1500, close to a typical C1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet C1500?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 22 complaints. Next is seats (14).

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet C1500 have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet C1500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (115 complaints), 1994 (74 complaints) and 1996 (58 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 get?

Official estimates for the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 range from 10 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.2L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.

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