1994 Chevrolet C2500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 52 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (25% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
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 c2500 with hercules iron radial ap tires, size 265/75/16, (dot 3809). The contact stated the tread on the front passenger and rear driver's side tires were cracking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2013
“Dt: the contact states that 1994 chevrolet c 2500 silverado has a problem with the windshield wipers. The windshield wipers will work and stop in the middle of a cycle. Then, has to wait a couple of minutes before they will come again. There is a recall on the windshield wipers, but the contact's vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact called gm, and they told him that he was not included in the recall. Also, spoke with his local dealer, and the dealer informed him of the same thing, he was not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact has not had the windshield wipers fixed as of yet.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2005
“Windshield wipers do not work sometimes and do at other times. Recently, in a heavy rain on the highway the windshield wipers did not come on when activated. After a minute or two they sometimes come on. Other times they may work perfectly. The chevrolet dealership said there was a recall for my year model and a common problem for this vehicle but my model did not qualify for the repair due to VIN. This is very dangerous situation, and I have had to pull over on occasion, especially when my family is in the vehicle because I could not see to continue driving. Any help on the situation would be greatly appreciated . *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2004
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“Gmc and chevrolet trucks have a problem which allows them to completely shut off when driving at full speed. Mine recently shut off when going 55 on a back road behind a large 18 wheeler. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2003
“Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2002
“On several occasions, vehicle will shutdown without prior warning. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic put in a new fuel injector. *ak consumer believes this part is under recall and is requesting reimbursement.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2001
“Clutch pressure plate shattered, leaving clutch in gear and not being able to disengage clutch. Dealer has been notified.*ak *slc”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2001
“Injector pump cuts out at 55-70mph also shuts off when turning sitting still will die this is a safty problem .every one I talk to has problems with injectors also cheverolet amitt.problem I have 4 put on still having problems.it will happen when I am turning in front of traffic.please help to stop injuries or death if not already happen. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2000
“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street and it started raining. Applied windshield wipers, and they started working intermittetnly. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2000
“Driver's seat will not lock at all when applying brakes. Driver seat goes all the way up to the front. Dealership is aware of the problem at this time. Passenger's side seat was replaced due to a broken bracket. Currently, driver's side has to be replaced.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
How other years compare
Check your exact C2500 by VIN
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Is the 1994 Chevrolet C2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet C2500. The most complained-about area is visibility (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet C2500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 176,616 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Chevrolet C2500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. 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.