1993 GMC C15 Problems: 7 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1993 GMC C15 problems

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

Seats
5
Acceleration
1
Body
1

Problems by type

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Seats
5
Acceleration
1
Body
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

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

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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 GMC C15 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 27, 2000 · Seats · TN

Recall # 95v246000 interior systems: seats, dealer does not have part to correct recall campaign. Owner is requesting a new seat. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 4, 1996 · Seats · VT

The bolt that holds drivers seat broke, causing bench seat to collapsed, vehicle is a extended cab truck.

Filed Mar 4, 1996 · Seats · VT

The bolt that holds drivers seat broke, causing bench seat to collapse, vehicle is a extended cab truck.

Filed Sep 11, 1995 · Acceleration · TN

Sudden vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal stuck. Tt

Filed Aug 2, 1995 · Body · PA

Upper door hinge on driver's side broke due tonot being welded properly at plant, unsafe if involved in an accident. Tt

Filed Jun 30, 1995 · Seats · AL

Drivers seatback broke due to metal frame seat back cracking.

Filed May 25, 1995 · Seats · FL

Bolt that secures drivers seat back broke. Tt

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Questions about the 1993 GMC C15

Is the 1993 GMC C15 reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1993 GMC C15, 1.2 times a typical C15 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC C15?

Seats, with 5 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 1993 GMC C15 have?

2 recalls, covering seats and fuel system, other.

Was there a recall on the 1993 GMC C15 seats?

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

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