Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1993 GMC Sierra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:CNG:TANKS
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
- 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.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:REAR SEAT
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- THE RIVETS MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT BOLTS.
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Owner complaints (72)
72 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 23 | 31.9% |
| Seats | 15 | 20.8% |
| Service brakes | 11 | 15.3% |
| Power train | 10 | 13.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 9.7% |
| Seat belts | 6 | 8.3% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 8.3% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 6.9% |
| Equipment | 3 | 4.2% |
| Tires | 3 | 4.2% |
How 1993 compares with other Sierra years
Best and worst Sierra years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 16 | 1 |
| 1990 | 18 | 1 |
| 1991 | 12 | 1 |
| 1992 | 30 | 3 |
| 1993 | 72 | 2 |
| 1994 | 190 | 3 |
| 1995 | 261 | 6 |
| 1996 | 246 | 2 |
| 1997 | 238 | 0 |
| 1998 | 190 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1993 Sierra for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1993 GMC Sierra FAQ
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 94V044001 (fuel system), 93V163000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1993 GMC Sierra problems?
Owners filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (23), Seats (15), Service brakes (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1993 Sierra compare with other years?
Among the 1989–1998 GMC Sierra model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 1995 the most (261). The 1993 drew 72. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.