Owners have filed 27 complaints
about the 1993 Chevrolet G Series with NHTSA between 1995 and 1999.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 3 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 — 65
Against the median year of the Chevrolet G Series. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25.9% 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 G Series
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 G Series
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
933.3%
4 crashes, 0 fires
Fuel & Propulsion
414.8%
Electrical System
311.1%
Other & Unspecified
27.4%
Seat Belts
27.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27.4%
Wheels
13.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13.7%
Lights
13.7%
Suspension
13.7%
Steering
13.7%
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.
Feb 1995peak 5Sep 1999
NHTSA investigations into the 1993 Chevrolet G Series
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA98023Opened 7 Oct 1998Closed 30 Nov 1998ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE HAS OCCURRED.
PE98013Opened 2 Mar 1998Closed 7 Oct 1998ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET.EVENTUALLY, THE HARNESS INSULATION IS WORN AWAY AND A SHORT OCCURS.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT.
Recalls on the 1993 Chevrolet G Series
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 199911936 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, the sliding side-door rear latch might have been replaced in service with a latch that was improperly riveted. In the event of a vehicle crash, the door may not perform as required and increased injuries could occur. Correction: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.
Recall 1994137244 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain G3 vehicles, the lower control arms could develop a crack in the flange end of the control arm near the ball joint pad. With continued use, the crack could propagate to the ball joint mounting hole resulting in the separation of the ball joint from the control arm. This could result in loss of steering control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: A reinforcement brace will be installed on each of the front lower control arms.
Recall 199411889 units in Canada
Emissions
Certain G3 vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. Vehicle emission control information label missing Correction: Labels will be mailed to owners.
Recall 199406537 units in Canada
Suspension
Certain G2 vehicles may have been built with an incorrect spare wheel which was specified for use with a G1 model van. The use of the incorrect spare wheel at a regular wheel position could, under certain loading conditions, eventually cause wheel cracking and possible wheel separation. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and correct wheel installed if necessary.