- The problem
- The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- The risk
- If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Vehicle safety record
1993 GMC K35 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1993 GMC K35 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1995 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical K35 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1993 GMC K35 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The rivets must be replaced with the correct bolts.
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No complaints about the 1993 GMC K35 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC K35: every year compared
All K35 years1993 GMC K35 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 GMC K35 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1993 GMC C1500 | 21 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1993 GMC C15 | 7 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1993 GMC C2500 | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 GMC C Series(light) | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1993 GMC C10 | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1993 GMC 3500 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1993 GMC C25 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1993 GMC C Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 GMC K35
Does the 1993 GMC K35 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1993 GMC K35: seats (December 1995); mid / rear assembly (September 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1993 GMC K35 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1993 GMC K35 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC K35 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1993 GMC K35 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data