1993 GMC C2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 GMC C2500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 GMC C2500. Newest first.
Certain 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell 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.
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
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at 50 mph the consumer noticed the check engine light had come on. the engine stalled and the vehicle coasted to the shoulder were coolant was dripping from the radiator. several minutes later the consumer began to see black smoke coming from the engine compartment. soon after…
While driving at 50 mph the consumer noticed the check engine light had come on. the engine stalled and the vehicle coasted to the shoulder were coolant was dripping from the radiator. several minutes later the consumer began to see black smoke coming from the engine compartment. soon after seeing the smoke, flames were seen coming from the engine compartment. the insurance company has not determined the vehicle totaled as of yet. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle goes extended distance and spins on wet pavement and icy roads respectively because of ABS failure. yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes were applied they resisted, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another vehicle. The dealer has been notified. *ak
- Seats
Seat: front passenger's seat collapsed. Seat went completely to the floor. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Failure of the welding in the gas tank, causing the fuel reading to be incorrect. *ak
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