Owners have filed 28 complaints
about the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 with NHTSA between 1997 and 2004.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 25
Against the median year of the Chevrolet C2500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 37
7.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1993 compares with every other Chevrolet C2500
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1993 Chevrolet C2500
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
725.0%
Median failure at 144,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
517.9%
Seats
414.3%
Brakes
414.3%
Tires
310.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Equipment & Accessories
13.6%
Wheels
13.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
13.6%
Suspension
13.6%
Electrical System
13.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 1997peak 7Aug 2004
Recalls on the 1993 Chevrolet C2500
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Alpharetta, GACrash2 injured
TIRES
THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL VEHICLE, I WORK FOR AN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLING A CLAIM IN WHICH TWO OF OUR INSURED'S EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED AFTER LOSING CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THIS IS HOW THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. I AM REPORTING THIS AS I AM AWARE OF THESE INCIDENCES OCURRING WITH THE STEELTEX, YET IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. (DOT NUMBER: VM11B1A TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
NHTSA complaint #736054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 144,000 milesGrants Pass, OR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WAS THE ONLY WAY TO TURN THEM OFF. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AND WILL NOT STOP, WHEN THEY DO STOP THEY DO NOT RETURN TO PARK. *TC
NHTSA complaint #10089466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Missoula, MT
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER VIEWS. DEALER SORRY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10021964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Godley, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #896191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hudsonville, MI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #895425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melbourne, FL
TRAILER HITCHES
INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS TO THE HITCH PLATFORM. THE RECEIVER (HITCH PLATFORM) WAS FACTORY INSTALLED WHEN NEW. CONSUMER TOWS A 34 FOOT AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER.
NHTSA complaint #561732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GACrash2 injured
TIRES
THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL VEHICLE, I WORK FOR AN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLING A CLAIM IN WHICH TWO OF OUR INSURED'S EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED AFTER LOSING CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THIS IS HOW THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. I AM REPORTING THIS AS I AM AWARE OF THESE INCIDENCES OCURRING WITH THE STEELTEX, YET IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. (DOT NUMBER: VM11B1A TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
NHTSA complaint #736054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Great Falls, MT
WHEELS
1993, CHEVROLET C2500, ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, TIRE SIZE LT24575R16. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS VIBRATION WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER. DEALER STATED IT WAS BAD TIRE, AND ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BULGE IN IT. WENT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THEY CONFIRMED WHAT DEALER SAID. ALSO, INDICATED THAT WHEELS OF THE TRUCK WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK DEALER FOUND ONE OF THE TIRES TO HAVE SIDEWALL/TREAD SEPARATION. DOT#MK11JNHV449 - GOODYEAR WORKHORSE TIRES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #874329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Great Falls, MT
TIRES
1993, CHEVROLET C2500, ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, TIRE SIZE LT24575R16. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS VIBRATION WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER. DEALER STATED IT WAS BAD TIRE, AND ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BULGE IN IT. WENT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THEY CONFIRMED WHAT DEALER SAID. ALSO, INDICATED THAT WHEELS OF THE TRUCK WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK DEALER FOUND ONE OF THE TIRES TO HAVE SIDEWALL/TREAD SEPARATION. DOT#MK11JNHV449 - GOODYEAR WORKHORSE TIRES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #874329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Escondido, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE BECAUSE TREAD WAS HITTING UP AGAINT VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. THERE WERE TWO INCIDENTS, SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON LEFT REAR TIRE WHERE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, 2657516, DULLER#HT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NHTSA complaint #872774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paris, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY 6 TO 8 MONTHS EVER SINCE. TO THIS DATE I HAVE HAD 15 HEATER CORES, 2 RADIATORS, ALL HOSES, 1 MOTOR, AND 2 SETS OF GLOW PLUGS REPLACED. EACH TIME A COMPONENT FAILS I GET THE TRUCK BACK WITH THE DEALERSHIP TELLING ME THAT THEY "FIXED" THE PROBLEM NOW AND I WON'T BE COMING BACK. SINCE IT TAKES 6 TO 8 MONTHS FOR THE PROBLEM TO RECUR I AM NOW STUCK WITH A LEMON VEHICLE THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE AND IS NOW OUT OF WARANTY.
NHTSA complaint #719694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY 6 TO 8 MONTHS EVER SINCE. TO THIS DATE I HAVE HAD 15 HEATER CORES, 2 RADIATORS, ALL HOSES, 1 MOTOR, AND 2 SETS OF GLOW PLUGS REPLACED. EACH TIME A COMPONENT FAILS I GET THE TRUCK BACK WITH THE DEALERSHIP TELLING ME THAT THEY "FIXED" THE PROBLEM NOW AND I WON'T BE COMING BACK. SINCE IT TAKES 6 TO 8 MONTHS FOR THE PROBLEM TO RECUR I AM NOW STUCK WITH A LEMON VEHICLE THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE AND IS NOW OUT OF WARANTY.
NHTSA complaint #719694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paris, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EVERY 6 TO 8 MONTHS EVER SINCE. TO THIS DATE I HAVE HAD 15 HEATER CORES, 2 RADIATORS, ALL HOSES, 1 MOTOR, AND 2 SETS OF GLOW PLUGS REPLACED. EACH TIME A COMPONENT FAILS I GET THE TRUCK BACK WITH THE DEALERSHIP TELLING ME THAT THEY "FIXED" THE PROBLEM NOW AND I WON'T BE COMING BACK. SINCE IT TAKES 6 TO 8 MONTHS FOR THE PROBLEM TO RECUR I AM NOW STUCK WITH A LEMON VEHICLE THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE AND IS NOW OUT OF WARANTY.
NHTSA complaint #719694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flaggstaff, AZ
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA complaint #856679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY OR DRY CONDITIONS, AND IF TWO OF THE WHEELS ARE ON THE DIRT AND TWO ON THE PAVEMENT, AND CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES, THEY GO TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER CAN HEAR THE ABS KICK IN, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP.
NHTSA complaint #852525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Southgat, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR, WHICH WAS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE, MALFUNCTIONED EVERY 3 YEARS. HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.
NHTSA complaint #844950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salt Lake City, UT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT TO WORK, AFFECTING VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #840097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mariposa, CA
SEATS
RECALL REPAIR ON THE BENCH SEAT CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #523614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mariposa, CA
SEATS
RECALL ON THE BENCH SEAT BOLTS, HOWEVER WORK NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #525869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Issaquah, WA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NEW BOLT INSTALLED DURING RECALL REPAIR BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK.
NHTSA complaint #536337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamstown, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamstown, MA
SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR END SEALS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamstown, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamstown, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamstown, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamstown, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FAN CLUTCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.