- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, Exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
- The risk
- If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.S. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Vehicle safety record
1993 GMC P3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1993 GMC P3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1996 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical P3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1993 GMC P3 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1993 GMC P3 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 P3: every year compared
All P3 years1993 GMC P3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 GMC P3 | 0 | 1 | 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 P3
Does the 1993 GMC P3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1993 GMC P3: tank assembly (October 1996). 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 P3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1993 GMC P3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC P3 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 P3 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