1993 Chevrolet C15 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 30 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 6; Seats: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 11; 2000: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 959587 · 1995-02-06 (February 6, 1995)
ABS, BRAKE LOCKUP ON WET SURFACE ENTERING DRIVEWAY SET ON BRAKE ABS LOCKUP CAUSING LOSS CONTROL VEHICLE WENT INTO ENBANKMENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965065 · 1995-05-10 (May 10, 1995)
CAR WENT INTO A SKID AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979908 · 1996-02-29 (February 29, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT, ALTERNTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING,UNDER THE HOOD FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979908 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966448 · 1995-06-07 (June 7, 1995)
VEHICLES TENSION PULLEY ARM BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966448 at NHTSA ↗