1993 Chevrolet G Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
16 complaints4 involved a crash9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While applying the brakes consumer noticed a noise, also, extended stopping distance. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractors failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS fail to stop van when brakes pressed, especially on wet roads. *Dh
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical shortage in wiring system, causing battery drainage. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes have failed to stop vehicle, twice causing accidents/injuries. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injuries. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes have locked up twice, causing one accident. *Dsh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Popping noise located near gas tank. This occurs when tank IS full. If object strikes assembly, it could result in vehicle fire. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Interior lighting · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Wheels
Transmission can be placed into gear without applying brake due to recall modification.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
Idler arm failed, causing vehicle to swing to right/vibrate when applying brakes.
- Unknown or other
String holding window shades in upward position broke, causing shades to fall down, blocking driver's view. *aw
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield continuously leaks. (attorney for client) *skd
- Unknown or other
Chemical spray for MINI blinds IS flame retardent but may cause damage if inhaled when sprayed. *skd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Fuel system, other
Gas tank makes popping noise when taking off cap/while driving or sitting still due to pressure in tank. *skd
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Suspension › Front › Control arm
Transmission fails to shift into gear after starting/depressing brake pedal.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident/injury, also vehicle had 7 previous brake repairs. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Electrical short/fire
Alleged that the ignition switch wiring harness may be installed so it rubs against the brake pedal mounting bracket.one school bus fire has occurred.
- Electrical short/fire
Alleged that the ignition switch wiring harness IS installed so it rubs against the steering column mounting bracket.eventually, the harness insulation IS worn away and a short occurs.one school bus fire IS alleged to have occurred as a result.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
- 609709Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement.
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 39303Transmission leak at rear extention housing and prop shaft.
- 39074Rear and side cargo door latch rattles.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
- 38077General motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans may experience a condition, at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit, where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed. To prevent this condition form occurring, dealers will replace the cruise control vacuum release valve and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable.
- 37959General motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans equipped with cruise control may experience a condition at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit, where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed. To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers are to replace the cruise control vacuum release valve, and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable as needed.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
- 37942Transmission extention seal leaks.
- 37844Insufficient heater performance.
- 37825Message announcing manufacturer recall 93c56.
- 37823Manufacturer recall - general motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans may experience a condition at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed to prevent this conditionfrom occurring, dealers will replace the cruise control vacuum release valve and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable as needed.
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