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1993 GMC K35 problems

The most common problem on the 1993 GMC K35 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical K35 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1993 GMC K35 problems

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

  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    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

Seats: mid/rear assemblyReported September 27, 1993 · 303 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems," because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear seat was attached to the back frame lower cross tube with domed head steel rivets instead of the bolts specified.
Remedy
The rivets must be replaced with the correct bolts.

Recall number 93V163000 · 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 K35 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 1, 1997 · Electrical · MN · fire

While driving the vehicle there was a fire in the alternator. Vehicle was repaired on the same day.

Filed Dec 21, 1995 · Brakes · OH

Abs: when applying brakes, rear wheels lock up during wet/damp weather conditions. Tt

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Is the 1993 GMC K35 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1993 GMC K35, close to a typical K35 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC K35?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 1993 GMC K35 have?

2 recalls, covering seats.

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