Model year record
1993 Chevrolet C15 recalls & problems
The 1993 Chevrolet C15 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 35 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seats (11 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 Chevrolet C15.
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 | 11 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Drum › Drum | 10 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Webbing; Front › Retractor | 4 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Wiring › Interior/under dash | 4 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Cooling system › Radiator assembly | 3 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Cables | 2 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor | 2 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Door › Hinge and attachments | 1 | — |
| Power trainAxle assembly | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, airAntilock | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
- Tires › Tread/belt
1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT, DOT# UNAVAILABLE, AND FIRESTONE FIREHAWK SS10 TIRE SIZE P235/70R15. EXPERIENCED A LEFT REAR TIRE BLOWOUT/ TREAD SEPARATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 MPH. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *SLC
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
WHEN BRAKING, THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE. IT FELT AS IF THERE WERE NO, IF ANY BRAKES. AFTER PRESSING PERSISTENTLY, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED. IF THE DISTANCE TO BRAKE HAD NOT BEEN SUFFICIENT, IT IS EASILY CONCEIVABLE THAT AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE SAME SCENARIO HAPPENED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE FIRST OCCURENCE. AGAIN SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FOR THE BRAKES TO GRAB AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
NO SUMMARY
- Power train › Axle assembly
GOING 70 MPH WHEN REAR AXLE BROKE; LOST STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE; COASTED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. TOWED TO DEALER & MECHANIC SHOWED WHERE REAR AXLE BROKE. FIRESTONE SAID DEFECTIVE & INSURANCE ADJUSTOR & MECHANIC AGREED WITH ASSESSMENT. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN THE ABS BRAKE FAILED AND TRANSMISSION LOCKED. APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKES AND DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES, RAN INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE . *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
RUBBER COMPONENT INSIDE ENGINE MOUNTS MELTED AS THOUGH SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. *AK
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
(RECALL)SPLILT BENCH 6040 ;AE7-94C62 DOESN'T LOOK UP TO QUALITY AND WOULD LIKE THE ENGINEERS TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FRAME. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.