1993 Chevrolet K20 Problems: 5 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1993 Chevrolet K20 problems

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

Seats
3
Fuel system
1
Visibility
1

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Seats
3
Fuel system
1
Visibility
1

Recalls 2

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

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

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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 K20 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Visibility · OK

Windshield wipers unreliable. Problem is intermittent. Seems to be centered in the wiper motor controls under the hood.

Filed May 5, 1997 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel filler replacement instructions in owners manual, if followed according to manual, could cause injury or fire, contacted manufacturer, they do not understand problem, owner will provide more detailed information.

Filed Mar 25, 1996 · Seats · TX

Driver seatback broke twice and passenger side broke once.

Filed Mar 19, 1996 · Seats · TX

60/40 split seat has no latch on the center passenger side of the seat, causing to seat to rock back and forth.

Filed Jan 5, 1996 · Seats · WI

Driver side seat failure the driver side seat broke went to the back of the vehicle. Tt

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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet K20

Is the 1993 Chevrolet K20 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet K20, 1.7 times a typical K20 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet K20?

Seats, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet K20 have?

2 recalls, covering seats and power train.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet K20 seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V246000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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1993 Chevrolet K20 problems