Gmc C1500 1993
Model C1500 made in 1993 by Gmc got 26 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, structure. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1993
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 666309 | 04/01/1997 | 52350 | Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While driving at 60mph the dashboard lights and meters started flashing and moving wildely. i then heard a loud screeching noice and smelled smoke. t alternator had completely self-destructed and burned up.*ak | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Alternator fire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 0 | |||
| Positive terminal post of the battery broke completely off, allowing the battery acid to spill out of battery. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| There is a hole in the muffler due to corrosion. it is leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment of the truck. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 gmc sierra c-1500 which was purchased used in 2007. she stated that the passenger side bench bolts broke which caused the seat to sway back and forth. there were no related recalls. the dealer was not notified. the failure and current mileages were over 200,000. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| The seat back on the driver's side leans too far back because the support to the seatback is bent causing the driver to be in a reclined position or sit up and drive with no back support, with the seat in this condition it is difficult for the driver to see over the dashboard. nlm | |||
| 03/16/1998 | |||
| Recall # 95v246000, recall repair work performed in august of 1996. the bolts that support the driver's seat have broken again and the dealership is refusing to correct. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat squeaks. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Seatback bolts failed, causing driver to surge forward. dealer has repaired bolts under a recall; however, problem has reoccurred. manufacturer notified. *ak in both cases the seat rear frame required replacement due to failed weld joints. *yh | |||
| 06/25/1999 | 2 | ||
| Every time driver enters vehicle, the driver's seatback would collapse. no back support on seat. had seat replaced under recall in march 1996. dealer refused to repair seat again. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1996 | |||
| Driver's side seat back bolts that hold the pivot hinge sheared off and driver reclined to an almost flat position while driving. please describe details. tt | |||
| Passenger seat bolt sheared off and caused seat back failure. tt | |||
| 11/20/1994 | |||
| The bolt that holds the drivers seat broke and the seat went back. please explain. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| When applying the brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 08/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Chrome loose on front bumper. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The paint is just blistering off vehicle hood. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Shocks replaced. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/20/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Upon returning to the road from a service station, the truck developed a shimmy. as i proceeded down the road, the vibrating got worse. i pulled over to the side of the road but could not see a problem. upon returning back to the road, the vibrating became more severe. i was able to make it onto an access road and into a service station parking lot. once i entered the parking lot, i heard a very loud pop. it was then that i discovered that my front driver's side tire had blown out. the blow out caused a 6-8 inch gash in the blackwall of my tire. this is not the first time that this has occured. this same problem happened roughly 7-8 months ago on the passenger's front side tire. we also had to replace a third tire because it developed a very large bubble near the outer edge of the blackwall. i am getting to where i am afraid to drive the vehicle as long as those tires are on it. so far we have had to replace 2 tires which we had to purchase new at a pro-rated cost. this number will now increase to 3 because of the incident that occured today. i am just thankfull that no-one got injured in either blow out. but i am fearful that may change if the last wildnerness tire from the original set purchased deteriorates like the others.*ak (dot number: vd66aw2300 tiresize: 30x9.50r15) | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 09/15/2001 |
| Windshield wipers start and stop for no appaent reason.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently. dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and there was nothing he would do.*ak | |||
| 12 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| The windshield wiper motor fails intermittently while raining resulting in poor visibility. nlm | |||
| Windshield wipers would work intermittenly during use. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/18/1997 | 1 | 01/20/1993 | |
| The windshield wipers operate improperly during all types of weather. the whole windshield wiper system shut down (the wiper do not move). *ak *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 10/17/2004 | 63000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 |
| I have been having intermittent problems with the windshield wipers for the a couple of years. i finally decided to try and fix the problem and discovered this is not an unusual problem with gmc pickups. the windshield wipers may or may not work. most of the time it is when it is a little damp outside but there is no set pattern. i can be driving down the road with them working fine and they just stop. *ak | |||