Model year record
1993 Chevrolet C Series(light) recalls & problems
The 1993 Chevrolet C Series(light) has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 12 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seats (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 Chevrolet C Series(light).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SeatsFront assembly › Recliner | 5 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift; Axle assembly › Banjo housing | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 3 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Anchorage | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS EXPERIENCED AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR/ IS VERY SPONGY, REAR HAS ABS. *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
ROD BEARINGS MISMATCHED, CAUSING NOISE . *AW
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
REAR ABS FAILURE. *AW
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner1 injury
DESIGN OF HIGH BACK BUCKET SEAT CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HIS HEAD ON DOOR POST IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *DH
- Seats
SEAT TRACK BROKEN, CAUSING DRIVERS SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD WHEN BRAKING/BACKWARD WHEN STARTING. *DSH
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ANTI LOCK BRAKES PERIODICALLY LOCK UP, CAUSING TRUCK TO SKID. *DSH
- Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing
LOUD NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR DUE TO LEAKING REAR SEAL ON EXTENSION HOUSING. *AK
- Seats
THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SEAT BACK BEND AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR OFF. *DSH
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.