1993 Chevrolet C3500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
1injuries
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
SEATS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
Total complaints18

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet c3500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact attempted to decelerate but the brakes suddenly failed to respond and the power steering failed. The contact was able to slow the vehicle using the emergency brake. The contact…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-01-31

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet c3500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact attempted to decelerate but the brakes suddenly failed to respond and the power steering failed. The contact was able to slow the vehicle using the emergency brake. The contact…”

STEERING · reported 2013-01-31

“Tire tread separation/ damaged rear finder. *jb”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2007-09-28

“Windshield wipers quit working .I had to put pressure on harness connector with bunge cord or prop stick behind motor to put pressure on unit in order to work. Then they only operated when they wanted to. Most any time when a driver uses the wipers it is when they are needed, (rain, bad weather &…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2004-06-01

“Windshield wipers quit working .I had to put pressure on harness connector with bunge cord or prop stick behind motor to put pressure on unit in order to work. Then they only operated when they wanted to. Most any time when a driver uses the wipers it is when they are needed, (rain, bad weather &…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2004-06-01

“While driving in rain, windshield wipes stop working when in use.*ak *scc”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 2002-05-12

“Consumer tailpipe fell off and struck the front windshield of another vehicle while driving (ohio turnpike commission). Nlm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2000-03-16

“Windshield wipers would stop working during operation. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 1999-07-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.