Chevrolet C10 1993

Model C10 made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, other and power train.

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
94V044001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1991 to 01/01/1993V (Vehicle)259503/30/1994ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/05/199404/13/1994
Defect SummaryVehicles 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.
Consequence SummaryIf the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
Corrective SummaryGm 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.
NotesSystem: fuel; cng; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. no inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (chevrolet) at1-800-334-7000, or contact gmc truck at 1-800-462-7000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
93V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992V (Vehicle)170288003/13/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/199302/04/1993
Defect SummaryUnanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence SummaryThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryInstall a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.
SEATS
95V246000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1992 to 09/01/1994V (Vehicle)67566103/07/1996ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/21/199501/02/1996
Defect SummaryThe seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: interior; seat track anchors and seat.vehicle description: light duty pickup extended cab trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.note: owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA94029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/199407/31/1996ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
SEATS
PE95050GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/22/199512/22/1995FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE95V246000
 Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
03/29/19969
 Transmission interlock repaired.*sd
SEATS
10/18/20013
 Received recall notice #95v246000. contacted dealership. took vehicle in for recall repairs on seats which had bolts sheared off. had bolts repaired 1st time under recall. when it happened a 2nd time, in 1999, was repaired. bolts on seats have sheared off again, and seat collapsed for 3rd time. dealership refusing to repair again.*ak *slc
07/15/1995203/01/1994
 Bolt on driver side and passenger side seat is broken. tt the broken bolts could have caused serious injury if there was an accident. *yh
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
10/06/1996
 Failure on the driver's side seatback, the seatback is in the reclining position, the consumer has had the bolt replaced on 4 occasions, once under the recall 94-c-62. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
03/29/19969
 Abs brakes fail intermittently. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/09/1998
 Brake line, which run along the side of frame/back brake ruptured and rusted out, causing brake fluid to leak on the rear brakes. consumer has yet to have parts replaced. please provide any further details. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04/11/1999
 Vehicle in park engine running, engine accelerated spontaneously, gas pedal stuck to floor, no control of brakes or shifter.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
01/12/19951
 At 50 mph glass from mirror on the drivers side flew off. tt
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
01/01/199950000100
 Windshield wipers are not dependable.sometimes they work when you need them, sometimes they dont. a sudden downpour or another vehicle splashing water and mud over the windshield can leave you blinded for several seconds or, the wipers may not work at all. this happened on many occasions.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
01/01/199801/01/1993
 When windshield wipers are needed they become inoperative, causing poor driver visibility. also, windshield wipers work intermittently. recall 98v150000 deals with the same problem, but this vehicle is not included. *ak *ml