1993 Gmc Sierra problems
The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.
The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the identically related GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high-trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name (not to be confused with the 2003 concept). Competing against the Ford F-Series, Ram Pickup, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million trucks since its introduction in 1998 as a 1999 model year.
History
The Silverado nameplate made its debut for the 1975 model year, becoming the top trim level on all Chevrolet C/K trucks, slotted above Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Cheyenne. For the 1968 model year (seven years before the Silverado), GMC C/K trucks used variations of the Sierra name (Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande, and High Sierra). Even after the C/K series officially ended, GM still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes, to denote a two-wheel drive (CC), and four-wheel drive (CK).
For the 1988 GMT400 model architecture, Chevrolet retained the C/K model nomenclature, with GMC branding its full-size line as Sierras. While sharing the same body and chassis, the model chronology of the Silverado and Sierra are different, with five generations of the Sierra, while four of the Silverado.
In 2018, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chevrolet unveiled the first medium-duty Silverado, expanding the model line to a 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab. Largely the successor to the 2003–2009 GMT560 chassis, the medium-duty trucks are exclusive to Chevrolet, with no plans for an equivalent GMC version. Instead, Navistar International (now partnering with GM) would sell the medium-duty trucks as a rebadged counterpart, called the CV. This is in fact a very similar nod to how the Avalanche did not have a GMC Yukon–based equivalent, but instead, Cadillac would take its place as the former's rebadged counterpart, the Escalade EXT.
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Common 1993 Gmc Sierra problems
The 1993 GMC Sierra is known for several common problems that have been reported by its owners. One of the most common issues is related to the 4WD transfer case position sensor/selector switch failure, which has been reported by over 450 owners. This problem can cause the 4WD transfer case encoder motor position sensor or the selector switch to fail, requiring a visit to a service department for a diagnostic test that typically runs $88 to $111. However, if the selector switch needs replacing, the repair cost can be higher.
Another common problem with the 1993 GMC Sierra is related to the A/C temperature and air delivery mode door actuator failure, which has been reported by over 260 owners. When the air delivery mode door actuator fails, the HVAC system cannot deliver air to cool or heat the Sierra's cab, and this issue should appear as a fault in the A/C control module, requiring a diagnostic visit and potential repair costs.
The fuel level sensor failure is also a common problem with the 1993 GMC Sierra, with over 170 owners reporting this issue. When the fuel level sensor fails, it can read the fuel level incorrectly, requiring the sensor to be replaced. RepairPal technicians recommend replacing the entire fuel pump module on high-mileage GMC Sierra models, which can cost around $1,000.
In addition to these issues, the 1993 GMC Sierra can also experience problems with the steering wheel position sensor, which can cause a service stability message to appear in the Silverado or Sierra. This issue can occur intermittently or more regularly, such as every time the truck is started or the wheel is turned, and replacing the sensor should fix the problem.
The windshield wipers on models made between 1990 and 1999 may also stop working intermittently due to a defective wiper motor. This issue can be caused by a faulty wiper motor control board, which may require replacement.
Furthermore, the 1993 GMC Sierra can experience coolant leaks or oil leaks from intake manifold gaskets, which can cause the engine to run poorly or overheat. These leaks can be caused by worn or damaged gaskets, and replacing them can fix the problem.
Overall, the 1993 GMC Sierra is known for several common problems that can affect its performance and reliability. However, with proper maintenance and timely repairs, these issues can be addressed, and the truck can continue to provide reliable service.
1993 Gmc Sierra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sierra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Visibility problems
- Seats problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Gmc Sierra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Gmc Sierra
The NHTSA has received 86 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Gmc Sierra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Gmc Sierra vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-01
- VIN: 1GTEC14K9PZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: RECALL SUBJECT: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY REPORT RECEIPT DATE: 04-05-1994 NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 94V044001 MANUFACTURE: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. SUMMARY: VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES. CONSEQUENCE: IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR. REMEDY: GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I WENT OUT ONE MORNING AND STARTED MY TRUCK AND HEARD A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I GOT OUT AND OPENED THE HOOD. ALMOST INSTANTANEOUSLY THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND THE COOLING FAN BLEW APART AND FRAGMENTS OF METAL CAME THROUGH THE PLASTIC SHROUD AND INTO MY FACE AND HEAD CAUSING SERIOUS AND WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL INJURY TO MYSELF. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FAST RESPONSE OF THE PARAMEDICS WHO FLEW ME TO THE HOSPITAL BY CHOPPER. I AM NOW BLIND MISSING AN EYE AND MY FACE AND HEAD ARE SCARED ALONG WITH POSSIBLE BRAIN DAMAGE. PLEASE DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP THIS TRAGIC ACCIDENT FROM HAPPENING TO ANYONE ELSE. *TR
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-24
- VIN: 1GTDC14K2PZ
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 1993 GMC SIERRA PICKUP FOR MY SON FROM MY FATHER WHO WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. MY FATHER TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT MAKING ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCES AS WE HAVE DONE AS WELL AFTER PURCHASING IT. MY SON WAS ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK AND HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. LUCKILY HE DID NOT LOOSE CONTROL NOR DID HE CRASH HEAD ON INTO THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. ONCE STOPPED HE COULDN'T GET THE IGNITION TO TURN OFF WITH THE KEY. HAD TO JIGGLE THE STEERING COLUMN AROUND TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. HE DID THIS WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. WE HAD THE TRUCK TOWED BACK TO OUR HOME AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING IT. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-11
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WITH MY WIPERS ON LOW SPEED, THEY SUDDENLY STOPPED, JUST AS A TRUCK WAS PASSING ME, WITH THE ROAD WATER THROWN ON THE WINDSHIELD BY THE SEMI, I COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. I COULD SEE IN MY SIDE MIRROR THAT I WAS CLEAR ON MY RIGHT SIDE, SO I PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED. I ALSO OWN A 1991 3/4 TON SILVERADO WHICH I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE WIPER DELAY FUNCTION, ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE NOT TOTALLY STOPPED AS THE SIERRA'S DID. I SPOKE WITH SOME OTHER GM TRUCK OWNERS WHO SAY THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE WIPER SYSTEMS OF THEIR TRUCKS, SOME AS FAR BACK AS 1988 MODELS. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-11
- VIN: 1GTEK14Z1PE
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V159000; GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *SC *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GTEC19H9P1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF OWN THEIR OWN. *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. GENERAL MOTOR CORPORATION (GM) ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL ON 1994-1996 GMC LIGHT TRUCKS, AND TRUCK'S WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. *LA
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-01
- VIN: *
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS TO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING WIPERS TO STOP RUNNING RANDOMLY.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-15
- VIN: 1GIEC14K4P7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-15
- VIN: 2GTGK29N5P1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: #1 TRANSMISSION. SLIPS OUT OF GEAR INTO NUETRAL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MUST COAST OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, TURN OFF ENGINE, WAIT, RESTART AND CONTINUE ON. NARROWLY CAUSED A COLLISION WITH A SEMI TRUCK WHILE COASTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. COMPLAINED TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW TRANS IS LOCKED IN 2ND GEAR AND WON'T SHIFT TO A HIGHER GEAR. #2 PAINT. STARTED CHIPPING WITHIN 6 MONTHS OLD AND LESS THAN 2500 MILES. DEALERS SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE. ROOF IS NOW RUSTED THROUGH AND HEADLINER IS HANGING DOWN. DEALER AND ZONE REP SAY GMC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND REFUSE TO REPAIR AND REPAINT. #3 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND IS VERY LOOSE. IT WOULD NOT PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH IF INVOLVED IN A CRASH. DEALER AND ZONE REP DENY RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSE TO REPAIR EXCEPT AT MY EXPENSE. #4 RADIO. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER SINCE NEW AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR IT AGAIN. VOLUME MUST BE TURNED UP ALL THE WAY TO BE HEARD. THIS IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH EVERY RADIO THEY SAY THEY HAVE REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-15
- VIN: 2GTEK19K1P1
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES, RECALL ON SEATS WERE FIXED BUT BOLTS KEEP BREAKING SO I BOUGHT NEW SEATS OF A DIFFERNT STYLE AND REPLACED THEM AFTER A 5 YEAR PROBLEM. PAINT HAS BEEN FLAKING OFF THE TRUCK FOR APPOXIMATELY 4 YRS AND I CANT GET THE DEALER OR GM TO DO ANYTHING WITH THIS PAINT PROBLEM. THEY SAY IT IS BECAUSE I AM THE SECOND OWNER. THE TRUCK WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BUT THE TOP OF THE CAB AND THE BED IS ALL THAT NEEDS PAINTED, AND THEY WERE NOT DAMAGED IN ANYWAY BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-29
- VIN: 1GTEK14K6PZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER, AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO START WORKING. RECALL 03V15900 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-15
- VIN: 2GTEC19K2P1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. *AK
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GTGK29N5P1
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE VEHICLE WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD COST HIM $4000.00 AND TO REBUILD AN OLD ONE WOULD BE $3000.00. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE ONGOING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VEHICLE AND FEELS THE COST OF THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE LOWERED. NOT ONLY HAS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ,BUT THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HEAD LINER THAT NOW HANGS DOWN WHICH WAS DUE TO THE ROOF LEAKING, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AS WELL AS THE RADIO SYSTEM. *CB THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A BROKEN SEAT BACK RECLINER, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN OFF, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT ENGAGE, THE SHOCKS WERE BAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEED OF AN ALIGNMENT. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-31
- VIN: 2GTGK29N5P1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RETRACT. SEAT BELT IS VERY LOOSE AND WOULD NOT PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER AND GMC ZONE OFFICE REFUSE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND/OR REPAIR THE RETRACTOR EXCEPT AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *LA
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-17
- VIN: 2GTGK29N5P1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION. COMES OUT OF DRIVE WHILE MOVING AND TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL. DRIVER MUST COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF ROADWAY, STOP, TURN OFF ENGINE, WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES THEN RESTART ENGINE. CAN CAUSE A COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLES WHILE COASTING TO THE EDGE OF ROADWAY. HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO GMC FOR 10 YEARS WITH NO CORRECTION OF PROBLEM. I NARROWLY AVOIDED A COLLISION WHILE COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-08
- VIN: 1GTEC14Z2PE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: FAILURES IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RADIO,DASHBOARD LIGHT (SPEEDOMETER, ETC.),WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *LA
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-19
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING PROBLEMS ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS A RECALL ON SIMILAR VEHICLES BUT THE CONSUMER'S VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *PH
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-05
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERATIVE. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER, IT DID NOT APPLY TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 280 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WA SNOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 2GTEK19KSP1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS UNSECURING THE BELT BUCKLE ATTACH TO THE SEAT. WHEN SHE LIFT UP THE BUCKLE UP THE BELT RETRACTED FAST AND HIT HER INSIDE OF THE MOUTH STRIKING HER FRONT TOOTH. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-05
- VIN: 1GTGK24K9PE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE DEVELOPED A LARGE EGG SHAPED BUBBLE ON RIGHT, OUTSIDE HALF OF TREAD AREA. NOT ON SIDEWALL BUT DIRECTLY ON THE THREAD. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROCK VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT END TO DIP AND RISE RAPIDLY. I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND OBSERVED THIS BUBBLE. I DROVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME, APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES. AT 10 MPH. WHEN I ARIVED HOME THE TIRE THEN DEFLATED BUT IT DID NOT BURST. THE TIRE IS FLAT BUT INTACT. IS THIS A TIRE YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN TESTING OR CHECKING OUT? PLEASE ADVISE. I CAN SEE FROM MY EXPERIENCE HOW THE CAR COULD OVER TURN DUE TO THIS INCREASING VIOLENT RISING AND DIPPING OF THE FRONT END. IF THIS OCCURRED ON A DIP AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED I BELIEVE IT WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER VERY QUICKLY. THANKS JOHN. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-17
- VIN: 1GTHK39N0PE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: MD11 T5H1 TIRESIZE: LT245/75R1)
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-17
- VIN: 2GTEK19K9P1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM-94-C-62(B). SINCE THE RECALL I'VE HAD THE TRUCK IN THE DEALERS SHOP 3 TIMES. THEY'VE REPLACED THE SAME SEAT BOLTS EACH TIME. THEY EVEN REPLACED THE SEAT THE SECOND TIME IN THE SHOP. THE LAST TIME IT TOOK OVER A MONTH AND DEALING WITH 3 GM CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE TO GET GM TO PAY FOR IT. WHICH AT THAT TIME GM STATED THAT THEY WOULD NO LONGER PAY FOR ANY FURTHER SEAT REPAIRS. THIS SEAT FEELS LIKE IT MIGHT BE GETTING LOOSE AGAIN. AS THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM ARE THEY ONLY OBLIGATED TO REPAIR IT AS LONG AS THEY WANT? ONE OF MY CONCERNS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT BREAKS AGAIN? EACH TIME IT BREAKS, IT DOES SO WHILE DRIVING. IS THIS JUST AN ISOLATED EVENT OR ARE OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM? GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME MY REOCCURING PROBLEM IS THE ONLY ONE THEY HAVE HEARD OF RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER THAT DID THE RECALL WORK IS ROYAL MOORE BUICK/GMC IN HILLSBORO OR.*AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-17
- VIN: 2GTEK19K9P1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM-94-C-62(B). SINCE THE RECALL I'VE HAD THE TRUCK IN THE DEALERS SHOP 3 TIMES. THEY'VE REPLACED THE SAME SEAT BOLTS EACH TIME. THEY EVEN REPLACED THE SEAT THE SECOND TIME IN THE SHOP. THE LAST TIME IT TOOK OVER A MONTH AND DEALING WITH 3 GM CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE TO GET GM TO PAY FOR IT. WHICH AT THAT TIME GM STATED THAT THEY WOULD NO LONGER PAY FOR ANY FURTHER SEAT REPAIRS. THIS SEAT FEELS LIKE IT MIGHT BE GETTING LOOSE AGAIN. AS THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM ARE THEY ONLY OBLIGATED TO REPAIR IT AS LONG AS THEY WANT? ONE OF MY CONCERNS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT BREAKS AGAIN? EACH TIME IT BREAKS, IT DOES SO WHILE DRIVING. IS THIS JUST AN ISOLATED EVENT OR ARE OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM? GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME MY REOCCURING PROBLEM IS THE ONLY ONE THEY HAVE HEARD OF RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER THAT DID THE RECALL WORK IS ROYAL MOORE BUICK/GMC IN HILLSBORO OR.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-30
- VIN: 1GTHK39F7PE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1) DASH BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON OR FLASHING, CODE = SHORTED ABS DEFECTIVE? 2) 4WD TRANSAXLE- SHIFTER FORK AND THRUST BEARINGS BROKEN. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE ON HIGHWAY-VERY DANGEROUS BREAKDOWN 3) ECM ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE, PREVENTING THE 3-4 OVERDRIVE SHIFT IN THE TRANSMISSION-VERY HIGH RPM UNDER LOAD. 4) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, NO REVERSE DUE TO LOSS OF PLANETARY GEAR SET (2) DUE TO DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP (DRIFT PIN SETTING GEAR IN HUB HAD WORKED OUT THEREBY GALLING AND MILLING OUT THE HUB AREA=LOSS OF PRESSURE AND BEARING STABILITY. 5) NYLON ROCKER ARM RETAINERS HAD FRACTURED AND BROKEN DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS, ALLOWS ROCKER TO FALL OFF ROCKER ARM SHAFT AND PUSH RODS TO FALL INTO CRANKSHAFT...ABRUBT ENGINE HALT AT HIGH SPEED...VERY DANGEROUS. 6) GLOW PLUG CONTROLLER DOES NOT ACTIVATE THE GLOW PLUGS AFTER HOT ENGINE SITS FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES...ENGINE WILL NOT START. *AK
1993 Gmc Sierra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1993 Gmc Sierra.
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
- Consequence: IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy: GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE REAR BENCH SEAT DOES NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," BECAUSE THE MANUAL LATCH MECHANISM ON THE FOLDING FULL BENCH REAR SEAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS TUBE WITH DOMED HEAD STEEL RIVETS INSTEAD OF THE BOLTS SPECIFIED.
- Remedy: THE RIVETS MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT BOLTS.
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