Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1993 Chevrolet G Series, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic9
- Electrical system3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Unknown or other2
- Power train2
- Fuel system, other1
- Visibility1
- Steering1
- Interior lighting1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 7 1993 G Series vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 6 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 1993 Chevrolet G Series.
| 1999119 11 Jun 1999 | 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 c… |
| 1994137 29 Aug 1994 | 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… |
| 1994118 20 Jul 1994 | Emissions Certain G3 vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. Vehicle emission control information label missing Correction: Labels will be mailed to o… |
| 1994065 28 Mar 1994 | 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… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1993 Chevrolet G Series.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 1993 Chevrolet G Series: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 628938 | INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT |
| 609709 | SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 52350 | ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW |
| 39304 | COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW |
| 39303 | TRANSMISSION LEAK AT REAR EXTENTION HOUSING AND PROP SHAFT. *TW |
| 39074 | REAR AND SIDE CARGO DOOR LATCH RATTLES. *TW |
| 39070 | NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW |
| 38077 | GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION, AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FORM OCCURRING, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM RELEASE VALVE AND CHECK AND ADJUST THE BTSI SOLENOID CABLE. *TW |
| 37959 | GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM RELEASE VALVE, AND CHECK AND ADJUST THE BTSI SOLENOID CABLE AS NEEDED. *TW |
| 37947 | OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW |
| 37942 | TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW |
| 37844 | INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TW |
| 37825 | MESSAGE ANNOUNCING MANUFACTURER RECALL 93C56. *TW |
| 37823 | MANUFACTURER RECALL - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO PREVENT THIS CONDITIONFROM OCCURRING, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM RELEASE VALVE AND CHECK AND ADJUST THE BTSI SOLENOID CABLE AS NEEDED. *TW |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation