1993 GMC K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
These records cover every 1993 GMC K1500. 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 K1500. 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
12 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Cable broke that holds the spare tire to vehicle under carriage. this occurred while owner was attempting to hook wiring from trailer to truck. please describe details. *ak
- Seats
Had just taken off from a stop light when driver's seat collapsed backwards. Had no prior warning of a problem. Managed to pull over and checked seat out. Could not get seat to relatch/lock. Part was broken. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seatbelt will not pull out. you can not buckle up in the passenger's side seat.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation or will not come on at all due to a defective electric module. Vehicle not included in recall 98v15000 due to vin although it had the same defect.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to vin . *ak
- Seats
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 96e010. dealer replaced parts on 3/22/96. However, passenger's seat broke again in the reclining position. dealer refused to replace parts. *Ak
- Suspension
Front axle seal first leaked at 30,000 miles. Again began to leak within 10,000 miles. Replaced second time at 50,000 miles. Again replaced at 67,000 miles. Again replaced @ 122,000 miles. Each time seal was replaced, leak re-occurred within 1-2 miles of operation. Differential vents have been verified as free and open so there IS no case pressure. Have discovered technical service bulletin about this from gm #364302
- Service brakes, air
When applying the ABS brakes in wet weather at about 35mph, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident. *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Emergency brakes:dashboard handl become unattached from emergency brake rachet, causing no release of emergency brake. emergency brake mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall loosens under normal conditions. *ak
- Unknown or other
The oil gauge IS defective and needs to be replaced, took to dealer, parts are on back log . Please describe . *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Ea94-029 active, electrical short,alternator shorted while driving under the hood engine compartment fire. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
During normal braking condition, the brake release and the vehicle surged forward, then ABS light comes on, resulting in long stopping distance. 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.
Every GMC K1500 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.