Total Complaints
8 filings
GMC C15 · model year
1993 GMC C15
8 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993GMCC15 carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 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 C15 is seats with 4 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:recliner (2) and structure:body:door:hinge and attachments (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 2 investigation files overlapping the 1993 C15. 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.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
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 | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000627SEATS
RECALL # 95V246000 INTERIOR SYSTEMS: SEATS, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PART TO CORRECT RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER IS REQUESTING A NEW SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
19960304SEATS
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO COLLAPSE, VEHICLE IS A EXTENDED CAB TRUCK. *AK
19960304SEATS
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO COLLAPSE, VEHICLE IS A EXTENDED CAB TRUCK. *AK
19960304SEATS
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO COLLAPSED, VEHICLE IS A EXTENDED CAB TRUCK. *AK
19950911VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. TT
19950802STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
UPPER DOOR HINGE ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE DUE TONOT BEING WELDED PROPERLY AT PLANT, UNSAFE IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
19950630SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVERS SEATBACK BROKE DUE TO METAL FRAME SEAT BACK CRACKING. *AK
19950525SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BOLT THAT SECURES DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKE. TT
Compare 1993GMCC15 to Similar Vehicles
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 GMC C15 have?▼
The 1993 GMC C15 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC C15?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 GMC C15 is SEATS with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER and STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Is the 1993 GMC C15 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.