Total Complaints
27 filings
CHEVROLET G SERIES · model year
1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES
27 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993CHEVROLETG SERIES carries 27 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 9 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 G SERIES is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 7 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (3) and power train:automatic transmission (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 G SERIES, 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.
27
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
4 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990915SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE, ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
19960628SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DRIVERS SEAT BELT GUIDE MISSING, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO COME AROUND THE DRIVERS THROAT WHEN USED. *DH
19960628SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.
19960624SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS FAIL TO STOP VAN WHEN BRAKES PRESSED, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. *DH
19960601ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD
19960425CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, TWICE CAUSING ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *DSH
19960314CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP TWICE, CAUSING ONE ACCIDENT. *DSH
19960314CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD
19960308FUEL 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
19960308FUEL 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
19950511INTERIOR LIGHTING
DOME LIGHT FAILURE.
19950511WHEELS
REAR END NOISE.
19950511SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR FOLLOWED BY ABS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON, ALSO FLUTTER IN BRAKE PEDAL. *AW
19950511POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE DUE TO RECALL MODIFICATION.
19950511ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE BLEW OUT.
19950427SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
19950427STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
IDLER ARM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWING TO RIGHT/VIBRATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.
19950427UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRING HOLDING WINDOW SHADES IN UPWARD POSITION BROKE, CAUSING SHADES TO FALL DOWN, BLOCKING DRIVER'S VIEW. *AW
19950427VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
19950323UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHEMICAL SPRAY FOR MINI BLINDS IS FLAME RETARDENT BUT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE IF INHALED WHEN SPRAYED. *SKD
Compare 1993CHEVROLETG SERIES 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 G SERIES have?▼
The 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES has 27 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 7 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES 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.