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1993 Chevrolet Pickup Truck

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  • Tires. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR ENGAGED FOR NO REASON, CONSUMEMER WAS UNABLE TI CONTROL VEHICLE AND ITS SPEEDS, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF WHICH ELIMINATED THE POWER BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS FINALLY RELEASED, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM OVER SIX TIMES AND THE DEALER KEEP…

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WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR ENGAGED FOR NO REASON, CONSUMEMER WAS UNABLE TI CONTROL VEHICLE AND ITS SPEEDS, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF WHICH ELIMINATED THE POWER BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS FINALLY RELEASED, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM OVER SIX TIMES AND THE DEALER KEEPS INFORMING HIM THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED.*JB

NHTSA ODI #562711

Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WILL AT ANY BUT IT HAS HAPPEND 7 TIMES PRIOR TO 06/24/01 IT OCCURED FOUR TIMES THAT DAY. WHEN GETTING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED , SOMETHING TAKES OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ONLY WAY IT CAN BE STOPPED IS TURN THE KEY AND PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL. WITH THE KEY OFF YOU LOSE BRAKING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR FOUR TIMES IN TH…

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THE VEHICLE WILL AT ANY BUT IT HAS HAPPEND 7 TIMES PRIOR TO 06/24/01 IT OCCURED FOUR TIMES THAT DAY. WHEN GETTING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED , SOMETHING TAKES OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ONLY WAY IT CAN BE STOPPED IS TURN THE KEY AND PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL. WITH THE KEY OFF YOU LOSE BRAKING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. I HAVE CALLED CHEV CUSTOMER SERVICE NO ONE CAN HELP ME. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE NEW HARRELL CHEV WENT OUT OF BUSINESS I DID HAVE IT ON RECORD I THINK. I CARRIED IT TO THE BUICK/CHEV DEALER NO HELP. THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED THEY TELL ME. IT CANT BE IN THE GARAGE IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TACH WILL GO TO 4 AND 5 AND DO THIS UNTIL WHAT EVER CAUSES THE THE ACCELERATOR RELEASESTHIS IS DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I NEED IT REPAIRED ALL THAT THEY HAVE DONE IS SQUIRT OIL ONE THE ACC LINE THIS THE EXTENT OF REPAIR DONE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #748970

Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control

THIS VEHICLE HAS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE THROTTLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR STARTING OUT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL "TAKE OFF" ON YOU. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT ENOUGH MONEY ON THIS TRUCK INCLUDING A $1000.00 CLUTCH REPAIR WHICH SURPRISINGLY SURFAC…

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THIS VEHICLE HAS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE THROTTLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY RACES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR STARTING OUT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SINCE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL "TAKE OFF" ON YOU. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT ENOUGH MONEY ON THIS TRUCK INCLUDING A $1000.00 CLUTCH REPAIR WHICH SURPRISINGLY SURFACED AFTER THE WARRENTY PERIOD (43K). I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX ANY MORE OF CHEVIES PROBLEMS SO I AM HOPING YOU COULD HELP ME BY DOING WHAT-EVER YOU CAN IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT BELEIVE IT HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE CONCERNING THE SUDDEN ENGINE THROTTLE RACING. I HAVE TO PUSH THE CLUTCH AND THEN RELEASE TO STOP THE RACING. THANK YOU FOR TIME IN THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #737156

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

4

PE96039 · Cracking/fracture Of Chassis Frame Rails

Opened May 17, 1996 · Closed Sep 30, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

CRACKS IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRAME RAILS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED AFT OF THE PASSENGER CAB AND FORWARD OR THE REAR WHEELS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.

EA94038 · Abs Braking System

Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

PE94046 · Abs Braking System Fails

Opened Jun 17, 1994 · Closed Oct 31, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

PE94012 · Cng Fuel Tank Failure

Opened Feb 7, 1994 · Closed Mar 28, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available