Model year record
1993 GMC Vandura G2500 recalls & problems
The 1993 GMC Vandura G2500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 16 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 GMC Vandura G2500.
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 | 13 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 2 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
| SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator | 1 | — |
| SeatsMid/rear assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
FOLDING REAR SEAT RIPPED FROM FLOOR WHEN FOLDED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. BOLTS REMAINED IN SEAT, SEAT ANCHORS RUSTED OUT AND REMAINED IN SEAT. ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****760794. *AK *JB
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN RAINING WEATHER GOING 25MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ABS SYSTEM MADE A NOISE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THIS VEHICLE WAS TOWED AT 50 MILES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. I SPENT MONEY EVERY 8000-12000 FOR BRAKE RELATED REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. ABOUT 4000 MILES AFTER EACH REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE INTO THE NEXT LANE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED, I PAID A NEW DEALER TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE REAR BRAKES LIKE NEW WITH 91000 MILES. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A HISTORY OF DEFECTIVE ABS MODULATOR VALVES, A $1500 PART. THIS VALVE WAS REPLACED AND THE BRAKES PERFORM AS DESIGNED. AFTER 6 YEARS AND 91000 MILES, I CAN DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FEAR OF SWERVING INTO ANOTHER LANE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS TURNED OFF, INSTEAD OF BEING REPAIRED. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE IS PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUALLY, RESULTING IN ONE MINOR ACCIDENT.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash1 injury
FRONT ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP/FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES. *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.