Known Recalls

Model year record

1993 GMC Sierra

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 109 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V044001

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,595
Reported to NHTSA
1994-04-05
Owners notified
1994-03-30

Defect description

VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.

Safety risk

IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V163000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
303
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-27
Owners notified
1993-10-21

Defect description

THE REAR BENCH SEAT DOES NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," BECAUSE THE MANUAL LATCH MECHANISM ON THE FOLDING FULL BENCH REAR SEAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BACK FRAME LOWER CROSS TUBE WITH DOMED HEAD STEEL RIVETS INSTEAD OF THE BOLTS SPECIFIED.

Manufacturer remedy

THE RIVETS MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT BOLTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1572,000 mi
Seats10—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer875,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission71,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7—
Unknown or other6116,438 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner51,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Seat belts: front: retractor31,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition2220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2116,438 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.21,500 mi
Power train21,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Tires21,500 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch11,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash187,510 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment11,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1116,438 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts11,500 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic11,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering1220,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars11,500 mi
Suspension11,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring187,510 mi

The 1992 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.