1993 GMC C1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 GMC C1500. Newest first.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
21 complaints2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seats
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.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers start and stop for no appaent reason.*ak
- Structure › Body › Hood
The paint IS just blistering off vehicle hood. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and there was nothing he would do.*ak
- Tires
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…
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)
- Seats · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wiper motor fails intermittently while raining resulting in poor visibility. nlm
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers would work intermittenly during use. Please provide further information. *Ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wipers operate improperly during all types of weather. the whole windshield wiper system shut down (the wiper do not move). *ak *nlm
- Seats
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
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Positive terminal post of the battery broke completely off, allowing the battery acid to spill out of battery.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When applying the brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. replaced master cylinder. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator fire.
- Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Shocks replaced.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Passenger seat bolt sheared off and caused seat back failure. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Structure › Body › Bumpers
There IS a hole in the muffler due to corrosion. It IS leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment of the truck. Tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The bolt that holds the drivers seat broke and the seat went back. Please explain. tt
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.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
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