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1993 GMC PickupProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 13 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motorHIGH

3 owners reported visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor3 (23%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring2 (15%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (8%)
Seats1 (8%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (8%)

1993 GMC Pickup: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 1993 GMC Pickup, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1993 GMC Pickup, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1993 GMC Pickup, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1993 GMC Pickup, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 GMC Pickup. Recent trend: decreasing.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE94012ClosedOpened Feb 1994 · closed Mar 1994

CNG FUEL TANK FAILURE

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1993 GMC Pickup: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC Pickup?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 GMC Pickup is related to the visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 GMC Pickup reliable?
The 1993 GMC Pickup has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 GMC Pickup problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 GMC Pickup have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1993 GMC Pickup according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do GMC Pickup problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1993 GMC Pickup data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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