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1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (29% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006

1
recalls
35
owner complaints
0
fire reports
151,667
typical failure mileage, mi

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

Among the quietest Chevrolet Truck years (#8 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reportsProblems tend to appear late (median 151,667 mi)Weak spot: visibility (29%)

Common problems

Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)29% · 10 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)15% · 5 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)12% · 4 complaints
Seat Belts6% · 2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6% · 2 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)6% · 2 complaints
My wife had a blow out (7/15/08) on the freeway (middle lane), tire popped & looks like tire tread about to come loose on outer side of tire wall. I own (2) two trucks a total of (8) eight tires, size 32x11.50 r15 lt tires. As a consumer, I'm inquiring on some feed back. Also I went back to tire shop & was told tire was discontinued. (need to solve problem). *trOwner report · Tires · Jul 2008
While driving approximately 55 mph, the windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement weather, causing poor visibility. The cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak the consumer suggest there may be a recall for there vehicle. * cb *jbOwner report · Visibility · Oct 2003
While driving, with the speed control on vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing damage to the engine. Dealer has been notified. *akOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 1999
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Windshield wiper motor circuit board has been replaced at my cost. There are two recalls (#98v150000 & 98v150001) for similar trucks for this same part. The dealer indicated that my vehicle was not listed in the recall. *akOwner report · Visibility · Nov 1999
For the past 2yrs. My engine light stays on & spartan chev. Can not find the reason for this, now it starts and there is no horse power. What can I do? Has there been a recall? *akOwner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 1999
When you are driving along the truck will shut off. The dealer has looked at the truck twice and can't find the problem. It has happened 3 times since I have owned the vehicle. I going 55 and the truck shut off then you pull over to the side of the road and start it and it is fine for sometime. *akOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 1999
The first incident occurred about a year and a half ago, the front crossmember attaching the seat sides together broke, in the most recent incident the seat frame broke in yet another spot leaving the seat unsecure and unsafe to drive. *akOwner report · Structure · May 1999
During rain or snow windshield wipers would stop and I would have to go under hood and hit wiper motor to get them to run. I was concerned and went to a repair shop and they told me that trucks were bad for wiper motors. Then 7-12-99 my son had told me that his fellow workers had that problem and that they had recall on their trucks. *akOwner report · Visibility · Apr 1996
Consumer has had the fuel injection pump replaced 7 times, on one occasion, the pump failed and caused the vehicle to lose steering. *slcOwner report · Fuel System, Gasoline
Gmc has had recalls on the brakes and winshield wipers how come this year truck was not recalled, also the master cylender was replaced 3 times, and thats not normal on any vehicle, not to be included in the recall??Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

EXTERIOR LIGHTING06E040000 · May 2006

CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The most complained-about area is visibility (29% of complaints).

At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 151,667 miles or less.

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. 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.