1993 GMC S10 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOT RELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
What could happen: IF THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOTRELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION, SAFETY BELT USE FOR THE SEATOCCUPANT IS IMPOSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: REPLACE ANY BELT THAT DOES NOT FREELY EXTEND FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1993 S10.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 93V105000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Summary: THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOT RELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: IF THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOTRELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION, SAFETY BELT USE FOR THE SEATOCCUPANT IS IMPOSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE ANY BELT THAT DOES NOT FREELY EXTEND FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION.
Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS, FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR COMPACT UTILITY TRUCKS WITH FOLDING REAR SEATS.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
10/06/1999 · Fuel system
SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED HAD A FUEL LEAK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. DEALER REMOVED THE SKID PLATE AND FOUND THE LEAK. REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT. LEFT THE SKID PLATE OFF. THE SKID PLATE UNDERNEATH WAS COLLECTING MOISTURE WHICH WAS CAUSING RUST TO BUILDUP. *AK
11/08/1996 · Fuel system
VACCUM LEAK FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT.