Total Complaints
23 filings
CHEVROLET K1500 · model year
1993 CHEVROLET K1500
23 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993CHEVROLETK1500 carries 23 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, 1 injury, 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 K1500 is seats with 4 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:recliner (3) and visibility:windshield wiper/washer (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 K1500, 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.
23
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
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 | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070126SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET K1500. CHEVROLET SENT THE CONTACT RECALLS 95075 AND 94011. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER FRONT ASSEMBLY RECLINER RELEASED AND THE SEAT RECLINED. AFTER HE RESET THE SEAT RECLINER AND BEGAN TO DRIVE THE SEAT RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED FOR 3 DAYS, AND HE COULD PUSH THE SEAT BACK WITH HIS FINGER. THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THIS FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A COLLISION. *AK
Mileage: 51,500
20050707STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1993 CHEVROLET K1500 EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRAME.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRAME WAS THIN DUE TO A RUST PROBLEM. *JB
20030407VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
10321000 VISUAL SYSTEMS,WINDSHIELD WIPER: MOTOR WIPERS START AND STOP AT ANY TIME FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME UNEXPECTEDLY RESULTING IN DECREASED HAZARD VISIBILITY. *JB
Mileage: 155,000
20030324ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MY 1993 K1500 SILVERADO (4WD) PICKUP LOST OIL PRESSURE RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN 2001. STARTED AS AN ENGINE KNOCK (LIFTER NOISE) WHILE ACCELERATING UPHILL. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OR REPAIR. USED MOBILE 1 OIL FOR 2 YEARS, ELIMINATED NOISE. IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR AFTER REPLACEMENT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, SEVERE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE NOISE BEGAN. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ENGINE AND TOOK TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE I WAS TOLD ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. I NEVER THOUGHT A 350 5.7 LITER CHEVY ENGINE WOULD LAST ONLY 102,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC KNOWS OF THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I NEVER MISSED AN OIL CHANGE IN 10 YEARS AND HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE IT. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS? ARE THERE ANY RECALLS? *JB
Mileage: 102,000
20030304STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THREE MEN WERE SITTING ON OPEN TAILGATE WHEN THE TAIL GATE CABLE BROKE. ONE MAN FELL OFF BREAKING HIS NECK. *AK
20000815VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. IF WIGGLED OR PRESSED CONNECTOR MODULE TO THE MOTOR, OPERATION CONTINUES. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
20000503SEATS
FRONT SEAT BOLT WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FLY BACK INTO EXTENDED CAB. TOOK TO DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON 6/24/99 FOR A RECALL ON THAT BOLT. CONSUMER HAS CONTINUALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOLT BREAKING SINCE THE RECALL WAS DONE. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE BOLTS 4 TIMES. CONSUMER SAID LUCKILY HE WAS NOT ON THE ROAD WHEN SEAT FLEW BACK. *AK
20000302SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
AT FIRST IT WAS HARD TO PULL OUT SEAT BELT FROM BUCKLE, AND NOW PASSENGER 'S SEATBELT DOES NOT COME OUT AT ALL. PASSENGER CANNOT USE SEAT BELT TO BE RESTRAINED. *AK
19990927VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INFREQUENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY WORK IN THE RAIN AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. I HAVE TRIED TO DETECT A PATTERN BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TOO. I ALSO FEEL THAT MY CRUISE CONTROL IS AFFECTED BY THIS ALSO BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE SAME OPERATIONAL ASSEMBLY ARM IN THE TRUCK. MY CRUISE WORKS SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT THIS COULD BE SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROBLEMS AND THE ONLY WAY TO REMEDY WOULD BE TO PURCHASE A NEW MOTOR. (VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE) ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL BE APPRIECIATED.
19990709VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NO SUMMARY
19990204VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS NO CERTAIN CONDITION FOR THEM TO STOP FUNCTIONING. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD. *AK
19980420SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
19980226FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
FIRE STARTED IN DASH, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SHORT.
19980115SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
REAR ABS WILL LOCK UP AND STAY LOCKED DURING A HARD BRAKE SITUATION.
19980115STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING BOX HAS BECOME SO LOOSE IT CAN NO LONGER BE ADJUSTED.
19970819STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LESS THAN (10) MPH THE TIE ROD END ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
19970731SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE HUB FROM ROTOR BROKE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CONDITON. *AK
19970717SEATS
FRONT SEAT BOLTS BROKE, PREVENTING SEAT FROM LOCKING ON TRACK, ALLOWING SEAT TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH.
19970717SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FRONT SEAT BOLTS BROKE, PREVENTING SEAT FROM LOCKING ON TRACK, ALLOWING SEAT TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH.
19970428EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CABLE, CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE TO FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
Compare 1993CHEVROLETK1500 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 K1500 have?▼
The 1993 CHEVROLET K1500 has 23 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 CHEVROLET K1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 CHEVROLET K1500 is SEATS with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Is the 1993 CHEVROLET K1500 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.