Total Complaints
19 filings
GMC VANDURA G2500 · model year
1993 GMC VANDURA G2500
19 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993GMCVANDURA G2500 carries 19 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 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 VANDURA G2500 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 10 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (2) and seat belts (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 VANDURA G2500. 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.
19
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030519SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
FOLDING REAR SEAT RIPPED FROM FLOOR WHEN FOLDED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. BOLTS REMAINED IN SEAT, SEAT ANCHORS RUSTED OUT AND REMAINED IN SEAT. ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****760794. *AK *JB
Mileage: 79,900
20000823SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THIS VEHICLE WAS TOWED AT 50 MILES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. I SPENT MONEY EVERY 8000-12000 FOR BRAKE RELATED REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. ABOUT 4000 MILES AFTER EACH REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE INTO THE NEXT LANE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED, I PAID A NEW DEALER TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE REAR BRAKES LIKE NEW WITH 91000 MILES. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A HISTORY OF DEFECTIVE ABS MODULATOR VALVES, A $1500 PART. THIS VALVE WAS REPLACED AND THE BRAKES PERFORM AS DESIGNED. AFTER 6 YEARS AND 91000 MILES, I CAN DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FEAR OF SWERVING INTO ANOTHER LANE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, WHICH I'VE CORRECTED ON MY OWN AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED; HOWEVER, THEY WEREN'T SAFETY RELATED. *AK
20000818SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN RAINING WEATHER GOING 25MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ABS SYSTEM MADE A NOISE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK
20000630SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
20000121SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS TURNED OFF, INSTEAD OF BEING REPAIRED. *AK
19991014SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE IS PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
19981014SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUALLY, RESULTING IN ONE MINOR ACCIDENT.
19980331SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.
19980322CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FRONT ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP/FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES. *AK
19971230CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO FAULTY ABS CONTROLLER.
19970821ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK
19970422SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN WET WEATHER, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO HAS OCCURRED IN DRY CONDITIONS. VEHICLE HAS GONE THROUGH RED LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. *AK
19961001ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1) BRACKET THAT HOLDS ALTERNATOR TO ENGINE DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. THIS RESULTED IN BELT COMING OFF/ LOSING STEERING CONTROL, ETC., 2) TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAS BLOWN UP WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN OVERPUMPING BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
19961001ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1) BRACKET THAT HOLDS ALTERNATOR TO ENGINE DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. THIS RESULTED IN BELT COMING OFF/ LOSING STEERING CONTROL, ETC., 2) TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAS BLOWN UP WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN OVERPUMPING BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
19961001SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1) BRACKET THAT HOLDS ALTERNATOR TO ENGINE DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. THIS RESULTED IN BELT COMING OFF/ LOSING STEERING CONTROL, ETC., 2) TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAS BLOWN UP WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN OVERPUMPING BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
19951030SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. TT
19951030STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. TT
19950706SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN ROAD IS WET . *AK
19950525SEAT BELTS
LOCATION OF AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CAUSES BLIND SPOT WHEN RETRACTED TO POSITION, ALSO BELT IS SET BACK TOO FAR PREVENTING A LARGE PERSON FROM FASTENING BELT. *SKD
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 GMC VANDURA G2500 have?▼
The 1993 GMC VANDURA G2500 has 19 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC VANDURA G2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 GMC VANDURA G2500 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 10 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE and SEAT BELTS.
Is the 1993 GMC VANDURA G2500 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.
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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.
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