Model year record
1993 Chevrolet G-Series recalls & problems
The 1993 Chevrolet G-Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 16 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 Chevrolet G-Series.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components | 9 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Wiring | 3 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 3 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Retractor | 2 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Control arm | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | — |
| SteeringLinkages › Arm › Idler and attachment | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield | 1 | — |
| Interior lighting | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 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
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE, ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS FAIL TO STOP VAN WHEN BRAKES PRESSED, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. *DH
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash4 injuries
ABS BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, TWICE CAUSING ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *DSH
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
POPPING NOISE LOCATED NEAR GAS TANK. THIS OCCURS WHEN TANK IS FULL. IF OBJECT STRIKES ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
- Electrical system › Wiring
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash4 injuries
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP TWICE, CAUSING ONE ACCIDENT. *DSH
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
DRIVERS SEAT BELT GUIDE MISSING, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO COME AROUND THE DRIVERS THROAT WHEN USED. *DH
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIREClosedLed to recall 98V299000
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE HAS OCCURRED.
- ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIREClosed
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET.EVENTUALLY, THE HARNESS INSULATION IS WORN AWAY AND A SHORT OCCURS.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT.