Chevrolet K1500 1993

Model K1500 made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 23 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may 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, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02086401607/01/2002261603634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
02/24/1998
 Fire started in dash, possibly due to the cigarette lighter short.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03/18/2003102000104/07/1993
 My 1993 k1500 silverado (4wd) pickup lost oil pressure resulting in the need to replace the engine. this problem began in 2001. started as an engine knock (lifter noise) while accelerating uphill. unable to determine cause or repair. used mobile 1 oil for 2 years, eliminated noise. in march of this year after replacement of intake manifold gasket, severe loss of oil pressure and engine noise began. immediately stopped engine and took to a repair facility where i was told engine needed to be rebuilt. i never thought a 350 5.7 liter chevy engine would last only 102,000 miles. my mechanic knows of three other people with the same problem. i never missed an oil change in 10 years and have documentation to prove it. has anyone heard of similar problems? are there any recalls? *jb
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
04/01/1997
 Corrosion of the spare tire cable, caused the spare tire under the vehicle to fall out while driving the vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
03/02/19980
 At first it was hard to pull out seat belt from buckle, and now passenger 's seatbelt does not come out at all. passenger cannot use seat belt to be restrained. *ak
SEATS
03/03/20004
 Front seat bolt was defective, causing consumer to fly back into extended cab. took to dealer to fix the problem on 6/24/99 for a recall on that bolt. consumer has continually had problems with bolt breaking since the recall was done. consumer has had to replace bolts 4 times. consumer said luckily he was not on the road when seat flew back. *ak
11/01/1994102/16/1994
 Front seat bolts broke, preventing seat from locking on track, allowing seat to slide back and forth.
03/11/19972
 Driving vehicle and turning corner, seat broke & separated from anchors, lost control of vehicle (first time); took to dealer, had it repaired; second time going straight, seat separated & broke; did not loose control of vehicle; not at dealer this time. *ak
12/24/1996
 Driving along on slippery pavement at approxiamtely 20mph, vehicle ahead suddenly put on brakes, swerved to keep from hitting. the passenger's seat just fell back, seat will not stay in place, just moves back and forth. had recall work done this year for the same problem. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
01/21/200751500302/27/1993
 Tl*- the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet k1500. chevrolet sent the contact recalls 95075 and 94011. after starting the vehicle the passenger front assembly recliner released and the seat reclined. after he reset the seat recliner and began to drive the seat reclined without warning while driving at 30 mph. this failure occurred for 3 days, and he could push the seat back with his finger. the contact stated this was a safety concern since this failure could potentially cause a collision. *ak
03/11/1998105/01/1994
 Seat bolts broke, causing seat to collapse backwards, almost causing an accident.
11/01/1994102/16/1994
 Front seat bolts broke, preventing seat from locking on track, allowing seat to slide back and forth.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
01/30/1993
 Rear abs will lock up and stay locked during a hard brake situation.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
 The hub from rotor broke. cause is unknown. please describe the conditon. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
02/03/1997
 Abs brake failure, front right/left brake hose replaced due to rusting and corrosion of exterior clamp. *ak
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
08/18/1997
 While driving the vehicle less than (10) mph the tie rod end on the left driver's side front fell off. the vehicle is being repaired. *ak
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
101/30/1993
 Steering box has become so loose it can no longer be adjusted.
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
 Three men were sitting on open tailgate when the tail gate cable broke. one man fell off breaking his neck. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01/03/20051
 1993 chevrolet k1500 experienced problems with the frame.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was told the frame was thin due to a rust problem. *jb
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
06/14/19992503/01/1996
 The windshield wipers work infrequently. sometimes they work in the rain and sometimes they don't. i have tried to detect a pattern but i have not been able too. i also feel that my cruise control is affected by this also because it is part of the same operational assembly arm in the truck. my cruise works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. i have been told by different mechanics that this could be several different problems and the only way to remedy would be to purchase a new motor. (very, very expensive) any information that you can provide will be apprieciated.
06/15/1999201/01/1997
 No summary
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
03/23/20031550001005/10/1998
 10321000 visual systems,windshield wiper: motor wipers start and stop at any time for long periods of time unexpectedly resulting in decreased hazard visibility. *jb
07/07/1999
 Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. if wiggled or pressed connector module to the motor, operation continues. problem has not been reported to the dealership. please provide any further information.*ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
 Windshield wipers function intermittently. there is no certain condition for them to stop functioning. dealer says there is a short in the circuit board. *ak

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