1993 Chevrolet C20 Problems: 16 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1993 Chevrolet C20 problems

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

Brakes
6
Transmission
4
Electrical
2
Seat belts
2
Seats
1

Problems by type

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Brakes
6
Transmission
4
Electrical
2
Seat belts
2
Seats
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1

Recalls 3

SeatsReported December 21, 1995 · 675,661 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.

Recall number 95V246000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported April 5, 1994 · 2,595 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.

Recall number 94V044001 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 1993 Chevrolet C20

Defect investigations

Front seat back collapseOpened September 22, 1995, closed December 22, 1995

Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning.

PE95050

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

EA94029

What 1993 Chevrolet C20 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 8, 2001 · Seat belts · FL

Driver's side seat belt is located too far behind driver. This causes it to rub against driver's neck. Then, neck becomes chaffed.

Filed Jan 26, 2001 · Transmission · IL

Gear shift would intermittently stick/lock up in park. Dealer/mfr's notified. *ak the vehicle was fixed on recall but the problem was not corrected. The dealer indicated that there would be a charge to the consumer to do it agian.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Tires · NY

Was traveling 65mph & heard a rumbling in rear. Pulled over & tires were still inflated. Had exited the highway & pulled over again because of noise. Checked the tires again & this time noticed tread had separated from right rear tire. The was bald. Took vehicle to tire shop & bought another tire. Do not have tire. General, ameritech st, p225/75r15 with 30,000 miles on it.

Filed Feb 12, 2000 · Transmission · MO

In 21 months and 35,000 miles I have had to replace bearings 4 times, seals 6 times & axles 2 times

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Brakes · MD

When vehicle reaches 15 MPH and higher the ABS light illuminates. The dealer has been notified. *ak

Filed Jul 7, 1999 · Brakes · VA

When applying brakes there is a vibration in the pedal, and brakes build up and won't release until owner bleeds the brakes. This happens during any braking situation. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the problem. Also, owner found out that the brake fluid goes through the rubber flex line slowly. The clamp around the rubber flex line is very tight which causes this problem. Owner repaired brake problem himself. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 29, 1998 · Transmission · TN

Had received recall (#93v016000). Had the work done on transmission. Owner not satisfied with the results. Does not feel repairs done correctly.

Filed Oct 21, 1997 · Seats · NM

Recall 95v246000; after the recall was perfomed on the seat recliner , the seat recliner broke and the dealer will not redo the recall. Nothing was wrong with the seat recliner before the recall work.

Filed Jan 15, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Replaced brake shoes five times; also the rotors were warped on two to three different times, the running board light shorted out.

Filed Mar 19, 1996 · Seat belts · FL

Drivers shoulder/lap belt fails to engage, allowing free movement even w/brake applied. Please describe details.

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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet C20

Is the 1993 Chevrolet C20 reliable?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet C20, 2.7 times a typical C20 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet C20?

Brakes, with 6 complaints. Next is transmission (4).

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C20 have?

3 recalls, covering seats, fuel system, other and power train.

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