IllustrationGENERATOR FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A ACCIDENT.
1993 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- 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
What owners actually said
27 reportsSEAT BOLTS BROKE OFF PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (94C-062).
DEALER REPLACED SEAT BOLTS AS PER RECALL NUMBER 94C62. TWO OF THE REPLACED BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF AND DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT COVERED AFTER 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
EGR VALVE FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE/ SURGES AT LOW SPEEDS.
TRANSMISSION GEARS 1 AND 2 DEFECTIVE.
FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FRAME, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FRAME IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN DRIVING.*AK
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
4PE96039 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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