Total Complaints
16 filings
CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT) · model year
1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT)
16 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993CHEVROLETC SERIES (LIGHT) carries 16 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 C SERIES (LIGHT) is seats with 3 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (3) and seats:front assembly:recliner (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1993 C SERIES (LIGHT), and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19961210SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS EXPERIENCED AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR/ IS VERY SPONGY, REAR HAS ABS. *AK
19960815SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REAR ABS FAILURE. *AW
19960815SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DRIVER'S/MIDDLE SEAT BELTS SLIP. *AW
19960815ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROD BEARINGS MISMATCHED, CAUSING NOISE . *AW
19960628SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DESIGN OF HIGH BACK BUCKET SEAT CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HIS HEAD ON DOOR POST IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *DH
19960502SEATS
SEAT TRACK BROKEN, CAUSING DRIVERS SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD WHEN BRAKING/BACKWARD WHEN STARTING. *DSH
19960502SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BACK LATCH BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO RECLINE.
19960425SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES PERIODICALLY LOCK UP, CAUSING TRUCK TO SKID. *DSH
19960222SEATS
THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SEAT BACK BEND AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR OFF. *DSH
19960222POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
LOUD NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR DUE TO LEAKING REAR SEAL ON EXTENSION HOUSING. *AK
19960222POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
REPLACED UNIVERSAL JOINTS.
19960222SEATS
THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SEAT BACK BEND AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR OFF. *DSH
19950608POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
4-WHEEL DRIVE TAKES TOO LONG TO ENGAGE AFTER PUTTING IN GEAR. *SKD
19950427SUSPENSION:FRONT
MODIFICATIONS BY DEALER REQUIRED BEFORE ALIGNMENT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED. *TW
19950420VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS CAME OFF. *AW
19950323FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FRAME LEAKED 20 GALLONS OF FUEL DUE TO A GAPING HOLE IN FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURY. *AK
Compare 1993CHEVROLETC SERIES (LIGHT) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT) have?▼
The 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT) has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT)?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT) is SEATS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Is the 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES (LIGHT) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.