Total Complaints
18 filings
CHEVROLET K15 · model year
1993 CHEVROLET K15
18 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993CHEVROLETK15 carries 18 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 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 K15 is seats:front assembly:recliner with 5 filings, followed by seats (5) and seat belts:front:buckle assembly (1). 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 K15, 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.
18
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
5 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:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 |
| SEATS | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19970102SEATS
THE PASSENGER'S SEAT RECLINES ON ITS OWN AND WILL NOT STAY IN ONE POSITION. *AK
19960304CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
19960304CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
19960304CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BACK BROKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
19960130SEATS
FRONT SEATBACK COLLAPSED IN EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK. TT
19951215CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
UPON REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND LOWER LUMBAR WENT FORWARD. TT
19951215CrashSEATS
UPON REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND LOWER LUMBAR WENT FORWARD. TT
19951204STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING COLUMN LOCKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19951130POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SMOKE AND SLIP. TT
19951121SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. TT BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN ALLOWS PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR UNDER BRAKING.*JB
19951121SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. TT BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN ALLOWS PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR UNDER BRAKING.*JB
19950918STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE REAR TAILGATE STRAP BROKE . TT
19950822SEATS
THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE DRIVERS SEAT HAVE SHEARED AND THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19950809SEATS
THIS TRUCK IS AN EXTENDED CAB. THE BOLT BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SEAT AND CAUSED SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS FREELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19950515ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PAD RUBBED A HOLE IN OIL LINES, RESULTING IN OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. TT
19950405SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVERS SEATBACK BOLTS BROKE TWICE AND THE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS. TT
19950316STEERING
RED RALPH DEALERS HAD TRUCK IN DUE TO POOR HANDLING RIDING OVER GRADED BRIDGE. DRIVERS COMPLAINS ABOUT CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
19950222SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT LATCHES FAILED. TT
Compare 1993CHEVROLETK15 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 K15 have?▼
The 1993 CHEVROLET K15 has 18 NHTSA complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 CHEVROLET K15?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 CHEVROLET K15 is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1993 CHEVROLET K15 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.