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1994 Chevrolet C15: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 41 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (22% of complaints).

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0
recalls
41
owner complaints
2
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No recall campaignsWeak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (22%)2 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)22% · 9 complaints
Seats20% · 8 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)12% · 5 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)10% · 4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)7% · 3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)5% · 2 complaints
Questioned dealer about problem while having another recall item (taillight) serviced, was informed this had been a prblm, however did not pertain to my yr vehicle.Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Apr 1999
Pulled vehicle up to curb, put into park, got out of vehicle and closed the door. Walked to front of truck from left to right and vehicle started to roll backwards. Ran and got in vehicle, put foot on brakes and vehicle stopped. *akOwner report · Power Train · Feb 1997
Was driving; car to a stop; started across street & driver's/ passenger's seats collapsed backwards in extended cab area (7 times); had problem repaired; dealer had to replace the bolts n seats; problem still exists. *akOwner report · Seats · Jun 1996
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The brake pull to the left dealer say it is bleeding off had to order a new line brake are still doing the same thing. TtOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 1995
Driving 15mph turning rt.saw oncoming traffic applied brakes could not stop for at least 30 feet,causing accident.no drivers side air bag. TtOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1995
While driving in a down pour, suddenly windshield wipers stopped working, without prior warning, dealer repaired twice before. TtOwner report · Visibility · Jan 1995
Fuel pump injector failure, when driving at any speed vehicle will stall without warning. *ak dealer has replaced the injection pump three times, howeverthe stalling problem still exists, dealer can not remedy problem. *slcOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 1994
Pe95-050 seat back; both driver/passenger seat back have collapsed total (4) times due to bolts sheering by reclining mechanism. TtOwner report · Seats
While driving, when braking vehicle pulls to hard right, also drifts to left, wheels balanced, aligned/rotated/air pressure checked, prob. Persists. *akOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 18 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1994 Chevrolet C15 reliable?

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet C15. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (22% of complaints).

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.