1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
10 - 17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(30 Total Reviews)
"Like A Rock"
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr K1500 Silverado 4WD Standard Cab Stepside SB
Review
Third owner, (bought at 145K) for only $1,200 bucks, book value at time of purchase was $6K. Best truck to ever leave the assembly line. Has the 5.7L TBI 350 and 4L60E O/D Trans. Has Advantage Enterprise Conversion on it including wood (real oak) trim around doors and instrument panel, has mood lighting up top, Goshen leather seats, Z71 Pkg I would not get rid of this truck for anything. Have put around $1,500 into it but it was all normal Wear'N'Tear items that give after age and mileage. I'm still $3,300 under what it was worth. I've put on an Airaid TBI spacer and a Hypertech Street Runner chip for a little more grunt. Will definately put in a GM Goodwrench Crate Motor when the time comes
Favorite Features
"Insta-Trac" Shift-On-The-Fly 4WD allowing you to shift to 4-High at ANY speed.
Suggested Improvements
Because it has the short bed and it has the Z71 Off Road Pkg., it is a very very stiff bumpy ride over bumps, not bad on the flats though.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Chevy-Like a rock
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr C1500 Cheyenne Standard Cab LB
Review
Third owner (bought at 72k). Always been reliable. 145k, replaced most of the basics, alternator, fuel pump starter, water pump. Clutch made it to 109k, even with towing and hauling. ECU has failed twice, Im told that's to be expected with this model. For a half ton, there is not one on the market today that can haul like this. I'm sad the NE rust is finally setting in, because this truck has been solid since day one. Easy to work on, V6 is very small under the hood, five speed is adequate, but ratios are spread pretty far apart from 2-3. Looking forward to another 100k.
Favorite Features
The bowtie, this is what Chevy should strive for. A simple dependable, tough truck, no real frills, just a built to last, turn the key and go, day after day, year after year.
Suggested Improvements
Too late for any really, but some more pull from the 4.3 V6 would have been nice, and a better five speed too.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
High school truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr K1500 Silverado 4WD Standard Cab LB
Review
This truck is a rare find. 1993 Chevy regular Cab, 5.7 V8, longbox, and a five speed. I regularly tow 2 to 4 4-wheelers without a problem. While unloaded I regularly get 18 miles to the gallon, and while towing I get 15. Not bad for a full size with 120,000 on it. It is also very comfortable with aftermarket conversion van style seats.
Favorite Features
Everything.
Suggested Improvements
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr K1500 Cheyenne 4WD Standard Cab LB
Review
The 4.3L V6 is more than adequate for what the a fullsize truck needs to be able to do. What uneducated consumers need to realize is that the 4.3L is identical to a 350ci V8 but with 2 less cylinders. In other words, the bore, stroke, and compression are the same. The the V6 has about 20 less horse power than the V8 but it gets twice the gas mileage. The 4.3L V6 is litterally the most efficient motor of its time in all aspects. Combined with a the manual transmission I'm sure you will be satisfied with its performance.
Favorite Features
My favorite feature of the truck is the manual transmission. It makes driving more fun and work more practical.
Suggested Improvements
The stereosystem is very cheap. On top of that, it's very pricey to install a replacement because of the shape of the original. You need to purchase an adaptor kit to fit the replacement stereo system in the dash.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Will this thing ever die?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr C1500 Silverado Extended Cab SB
Review
The ol' girl turned over 311K today, and has never had major (4.3L Z engine) surgery. I've replaced bolt on parts, and had the manual tranny rebuilt, but this Chevy has just run and run. She left me stranded just once in the past 15 years when the fuel pump went. Original universal joints in the drive shaft! Pulled a 4000# camper many miles without complaint. The BIG problem was de-laminating paint. Was a problem, because the paint just ain't there anymore.
Favorite Features
I really like the way this truck handles. I also appreciate the room under the hood for storage of jumper cables, tools, etc. It's pretty handy when you do remote camping.
Suggested Improvements
Rear disk brakes. Oh, paint that actually sticks to the truck.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
332000 and she's dying
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr C1500 Work Truck Standard Cab LB
Review
I bought this truck for 1000 bucks, its been worth every penny. This truck is very easy and comfortable to drive. The engine has always had a squeaky noise (I think from the valves). Despite the wimpy 4.3 engine that does not accelorate well, it just keeps going and going like the energizer bunny. OK so the trans is failing and I"ll probably rebuild it. For some reason my truck has very little rust, all in the typical areas about as big as dimes but only surface rust. I have the button radio and heating style, the volume button is very jumpy.
Favorite Features
Reliability, and ride comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Door latches especially the passernger side does not want to stay closed all the way, so it rattles, unless you shut the floor mat in it. No door pin adjustment, its a fixed pin.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
W/T 1500 4.3 V-6 auto
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr C1500 Work Truck Standard Cab LB
Review
This is my first ever pickup truck. I have been a Chevy fan for years (own 3 other Chevy Cars now too) this is not a truck for hauling heavy loads (V-6) but for daily usage and light hauling, it's hard to beat. I now have 142000 miles on this truck and it still runs great. I have redone the A/C as I live in south Florida and it is a must have. Other than that just basic maint. Getting about 17 MPG but gets down into the 10-12 range if you tow anything. Easy to work on and get parts for, plenty of room to swing a wrench too. If the V-6 dies, I am tossing in a 350 crate motor, but no sign of weakness from the 4.3 so far.
Favorite Features
Full size bed, simple drive train layout, not a technological nightmare.
Suggested Improvements
Better seats, cargo hooks.
truck needs a 350
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr K1500 Cheyenne 4WD Standard Cab LB
Review
if the truck has a 4.3 litre it is good for an old person who is not in a hurry and doesnt haul heavy things a full size pick up needs an 8 cylinder
Favorite Features
my favorite feature is the 4 wheel drive
Suggested Improvements
i love chevy but this was a stupid move on gm's part to put a 6 cylinder in a full size truck just like it was stupid to stop making the 350 engine
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
Best truck I ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr K1500 Cheyenne 4WD Extended Cab LB
Review
Only truck I ever own that I didn't have in the shop every month for something. This truck rides better than the 2002 Cadillac DHS I own! The gas mileage leaves some to be desired but still best truck.
Favorite Features
Ride
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series 2 Dr C1500 Cheyenne Standard Cab LB
Review
I'm 17 years old, and I just inherited my Dad's truck. It has 133,000 miles on it, and I gotta be honest, it's awesome. The truck is so sturdy, and I've gotten 1,600 pound loads on it before no problem. The engine is powerful and gets up hills easily with a full bed. Get this truck if you can! Its super reliable, and we've had only minor problems with it. I use it for scrapping metal at junkyards, hauling household appliances, and logs for firewood. Again, it has never let me down.
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