1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 52 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (63% of complaints); the 1995 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2003
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet c/k pickup. The contact was driving 35 mph in rainy weather when the windshield wipers failed. The contact stated that the wipers would only work intermittently before the failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact there were no recalls for the windshield wipers and he would have to pay for any repairs. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The windshield wipers were not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2010
“1994 chevy pickup truck spare tire holder cable rusted and then broke without warning, can release spare tire on highway. My brother almost hit on head while checking tire pressure of spare tire. *tr 4/2/09 consumer is updating information. *nj updated 04/06/09*jb”Owner report · Equipment · Mar 2009
“Facsimile from senator cornyn on behalf of constituent re problems with his 1994 chevrolet truck. *nj while driving, the consumer noticed white smoke emitting from the tailpipe. The consumer pulled over, exited the vehicle and noticed fire was coming from the hood on the passenger side near the front of the engine compartment. The consumer stated he did have a transmission overhaul previously. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2008
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“My wipers work at times, however most of the time I cannot get them to work at all. I have the same year make and model that is included in recall# 03v159000. However, according to my VIN, my truck is not included in this recall. The recall is due to a defect which if present will cause your wipers to do exactly what my wipers are doing. This is obviously the same issue on more VIN's than originally considered. Gm/chevrolet should do the right thing and replace all of these defective wiper motor components. It is too dangerous to be driving in the rain and all of a sudden your wipers stop working for them not to. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet c/k pickup. The windshield wipers have been working intermittently since 1996 and will not shut off by themselves. The vehicle has to be turned off and restarted. The failure was noticed while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 163,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 01/14/08 *bf”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2007
“Tire blew out on rt 95 near brunswick, ga. Tires had approximately 10/32 tread and have never been run low. Belt completely seperated and destryed fender flare. *nm”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the windshield wipers work intermittently. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wipers. The vehicle has the problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the turn signal arm was replaced. This did not repair the problem. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wipers. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2006
“My 1994 chevrolet truck is experiencing intermittent problems with the operation of the windshield wipers. There is a recall notice for this exact problem (#03v159000). I've contacted the dealership and chevrolet who state my VIN# is not included in this recall. I beleve this recall should be extended to include my truck and possibly other manufactured with it.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2006
“Dt: the windshield wiper motor circuit board worked intermittently. It worked when first purchased. The consumer started noticing this on april 13, 2005, but it did make a buzzing sound when it was not working. Contacted the dealer, and they confirmed the problem. It was not included in the recall although it had the same exact problem that was listed on the recall. *ak the consumer had the module replaced and now works fine. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2005
Recalls - 1 campaign
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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Is the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. The most complained-about area is visibility (63% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 105,500 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.