1993 Chevrolet C35
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
20 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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- Tires › Tread/belt
PE00 020; was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a banging noise, tread from tire was banging against vehicle, and vehicle started shaking. Driver lost control, and vehicle went into an enbankment. right front tire trend separated, and vehicle came to a complete stop. tire IS tbc inc 235-85r16. consumer stated that he will contact chevrolet. he wasn't hurt. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
We own a 1993 chevrolet 1 ton dually pickup truck, and to this date we are still paying on a loan for this truck. While washing the truck 2 weeks ago, I discovered that the pickup box had broken loose from the frame of the truck. Not knowing at this point exactly what had happened, I got the truck…
We own a 1993 chevrolet 1 ton dually pickup truck, and to this date we are still paying on a loan for this truck. While washing the truck 2 weeks ago, I discovered that the pickup box had broken loose from the frame of the truck. Not knowing at this point exactly what had happened, I got the truck to a hoist and did further investigation, only to find that the frameword under the pickup box, which IS pia to the pickup box, have broken loose. These are the crossmembers that attach the box to the frame, using a j clip in the crossmember, and a bolt from the frame to the crossmember. My complaint IS what holds this box on? It does not relie on any nuts and bolts to hold the box on, but relies on spot welds.because the bed IS not bolted on, the crossmember IS. I use this truck as a hauler for my camper, and interesting enough, the rv industry sells the hold-downs that attach a pickup camper to the box. At this point, the only thing holding the camper on the truck IS those same spot welds, because the nuts and bolts only hold the crossmember, not the actual box. We think this problem IS quite out of the ordinary, and truly thought that general motors would think so to and fix our pickup truck. While talking chevrolet customer service, the service rep. Agreed he had never heard of this problem before, as did the body shop manager at the dealership we took it to. The claim was denied from gm rep. Due to mileage. We feel that this IS not a warranty claim, for it should have no bearing on the mileage, but be considered a safety issue. We cannot bear the thought of what would had happened if this box had broke loose while we were traveling on the road. What a disaster it would have been. I work for a automotive prototype engineering firm , I am not an engineer but a mechanic, but I see new ideas and the automotive industry trying to cost cut vehicles all the time, and I feel that the constuction of the box IS not safe.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
The hydraulic slave cylinder has blown, causing the vehicle to be inoperable. the owner has replaced the clyinder three times prior to this incident. the dealer will be notified. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission won't shift into overdrive sometimes. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Differential fluid leak. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Sub-members and frame broke in half, broke while driving, *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Frame broke on the flat bed, railway drilled holes in the frames, resulting in breakage. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Purchased truck new and the mirrors move out of place, dealer tightened them, still having the same problem, almost caused an accident. Please describe . *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Total loss of the rear brakes, equipped with rear ABS brakes. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
At 10,000 miles brake heats up the front rotor and warp disc dealer repair this problem four times can't find problem . tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Cast idler pulley fails w/serpentine belt design. Component replaced (3) times losing power steering immediately. Tt consumer states that tensioner fails in the middle of casting, this has happened twice, seems to be a common problem as dealers in two different states were used to but replacement part, manufacturer was contacted but consumer was told there IS nothing they can do .*jb
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame IS cracked. please describe. tt
- Interior lighting
Truck was parked on the street and truck caught on fire . tt the fire depatment investigated the cause of the fire and determined that it was caused by the rear dome light. *Yh
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame completely broke on the right hand side rust was found on frame. tt
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving car frame broke in half starting behind the cab of the vehicle. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Has problem since 1994 with electrical shorts such as the radio and electrical wiring. tt
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles rear studs on wheels broke inside the hub on drivers side rear due to metal fatigue. tt
- Structure
Frame cracked on right side near the cab area. tt
- Structure
Cracks developed behind the cab on passenger side, hydraulics went out on truck because it pulled away from the frame. tt
- Seats
The bolts that hold secure drivers seat broke off. tt
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