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1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 15 | 20 | 17 | 599 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 16 | 19 | 17 | 599 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
109 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD?
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA for the 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD, most often about: Visibility, Seats, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.