Vehicle parked; got in vehicle & went to fasten seat belt; would lock but will not release from locking mechanism. Works every now & then. Took to dealer & informed shoulder belt was working okay.
The worst 1993 GMC Topkick problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
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- Seat belts1
Recalls 1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft.
- Risk
- Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary.
Recall number 94V028000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 GMC Topkick 2
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What 1993 GMC Topkick owners say
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Questions about the 1993 GMC Topkick
Is the 1993 GMC Topkick reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1993 GMC Topkick, fewer than a typical Topkick model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC Topkick?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Topkick have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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