Model year record

1993 Chevrolet C2500 recalls & problems

The 1993 Chevrolet C2500 has 2 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (7 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints19filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: 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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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.

Fuel economy

C2500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

17mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core	7	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Radiator assembly; Cooling system › Fan	5	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	4	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Foundation components › Drum	4	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt	3	1	2	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	1	0	0	—
SuspensionRear	1	0	0	—
Wheels	1	0	0	—
Trailer hitches	1	0	0	—

*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
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WAS THE ONLY WAY TO TURN THEM OFF. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AND WILL NOT STOP, WHEN THEY DO STOP THEY DO NOT RETURN TO PARK. *TC *JB
Aug 13, 2003 · 144,000 miles
Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER VIEWS. DEALER SORRY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
May 30, 2003
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Jun 15, 1998
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Jan 1, 2000
Trailer hitches
INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS TO THE HITCH PLATFORM. THE RECEIVER (HITCH PLATFORM) WAS FACTORY INSTALLED WHEN NEW. CONSUMER TOWS A 34 FOOT AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER.
Jun 21, 2001
TiresCrash2 injuries
THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL VEHICLE, I WORK FOR AN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLING A CLAIM IN WHICH TWO OF OUR INSURED'S EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED AFTER LOSING CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THIS IS HOW THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. I AM REPORTING THIS AS I AM AWARE OF THESE INCIDENCES OCURRING WITH THE STEELTEX, YET IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. (DOT NUMBER: VM11B1A TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
Sep 8, 2000
Wheels
1993, CHEVROLET C2500, ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, TIRE SIZE LT24575R16. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS VIBRATION WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER. DEALER STATED IT WAS BAD TIRE, AND ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BULGE IN IT. WENT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THEY CONFIRMED WHAT DEALER SAID. ALSO, INDICATED THAT WHEELS OF THE TRUCK WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK DEALER FOUND ONE OF THE TIRES TO HAVE SIDEWALL/TREAD SEPARATION. DOT#MK11JNHV449 - GOODYEAR WORKHORSE TIRES. *SLC
Oct 15, 2000
Tires › Tread/belt
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE BECAUSE TREAD WAS HITTING UP AGAINT VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. THERE WERE TWO INCIDENTS, SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON LEFT REAR TIRE WHERE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, 2657516, DULLER#HT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
Oct 2, 1999

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.