Cable broke that holds the spare tire to vehicle under carriage. This occurred while owner was attempting to hook wiring from trailer to truck. Please describe details.
The worst 1993 GMC K1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Seats2
- Visibility2
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Seats2
- Visibility2
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 GMC K1500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1993 GMC K1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Had just taken off from a stop light when driver's seat collapsed backwards. Had no prior warning of a problem. Managed to pull over and checked seat out. Could not get seat to relatch/lock. Part was broken.
Seatbelt will not pull out. You can not buckle up in the passenger's side seat.
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation or will not come on at all due to a defective electric module. Vehicle not included in recall 98v15000 due to VIN although it had the same defect.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN .
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 96e010. Dealer replaced parts on 3/22/96. However, passenger's seat broke again in the reclining position. Dealer refused to replace parts.
Front axle seal first leaked at 30,000 miles. Again began to leak within 10,000 miles. Replaced second time at 50,000 miles. Again replaced at 67,000 miles. Again replaced @ 122,000 miles. Each time seal was replaced, leak re-occurred within 1-2 miles of operation. Differential vents have been verified as free and open so there is no case pressure. Have discovered technical service bulletin about this from gm #364302
When applying the ABS brakes in wet weather at about 35mph, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident.
Emergency brakes:dashboard handl become unattached from emergency brake rachet, causing no release of emergency brake. Emergency brake mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall loosens under normal conditions.
The oil gauge is defective and needs to be replaced, took to dealer, parts are on back log . Please describe .
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Questions about the 1993 GMC K1500
Is the 1993 GMC K1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1993 GMC K1500, close to a typical K1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC K1500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is seats (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC K1500 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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