1993 Chevrolet K15: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 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 is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 14 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
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 | 4 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Seats: 4; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Steering: 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. 14 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 |
1995: 11; 1996: 3
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 960413 · 1995-02-22 (February 22, 1995)
SEAT LATCHES FAILED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962113 · 1995-03-16 (March 16, 1995)
RED RALPH DEALERS HAD TRUCK IN DUE TO POOR HANDLING RIDING OVER GRADED BRIDGE. DRIVERS COMPLAINS ABOUT CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963127 · 1995-04-05 (April 5, 1995)
DRIVERS SEATBACK BOLTS BROKE TWICE AND THE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963127 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965334 · 1995-05-15 (May 15, 1995)
PAD RUBBED A HOLE IN OIL LINES, RESULTING IN OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970097 · 1995-08-09 (August 9, 1995)
THIS TRUCK IS AN EXTENDED CAB. THE BOLT BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SEAT AND CAUSED SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS FREELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970859 · 1995-08-22 (August 22, 1995)
THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE DRIVERS SEAT HAVE SHEARED AND THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972233 · 1995-09-18 (September 18, 1995)
THE REAR TAILGATE STRAP BROKE . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975261 · 1995-11-21 (November 21, 1995)
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. TT BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN ALLOWS PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR UNDER BRAKING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975261 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.