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1994 Chevrolet K15: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seats.

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recalls
29
owner complaints
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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 fire reportsNo recall campaigns

Common problems

Computed from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 29 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Seats8 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)4 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2 complaints
There is a recall on the part required to fix this problem, but gm does not recognize the problem on my vehicle. (mfg. Campaign 98043).Owner report · Visibility · Jul 1999
Heart inside a closed vehicle is sufficient to allow the clutch pedal plastic bushing to expand and the clutch pedal to become disengaged from the clutch. *akOwner report · Power Train · Jun 1997
Driving 70-75 mph, had to pull to another lane to avoid truck; was returning to lane when hubcap came off & hit windshield; vehicle tilted left after tire came off. Towed to dealer & told lug:nuts:bolts were missing. *akOwner report · Wheels · Jan 1997
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Failure on the passenger side seat when driving the passenger side seat moves. *ak gm stated they would not assist consumer in correcting this problem since it was a used vehicle. *slcOwner report · Seats · Jun 1996
Powertain assembly, failure the differental pinion gear installed improperly which makes a loud noise, grinding noise. *akOwner report · Power Train · Mar 1996
Vehicle went into open throttle position, to stop vehicle applied the brakes, kept driving until vehicle went into closed position. TtOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 1995
ABS: applied brakes, did not slow down vehicle; caused extended stopping; resulted in an accident; no warning; rearended another vehicle. TtOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1995
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, would bounce up and down. Have been to dealership 3 different times for the problem. Brake pads & rotors been replaced but problem still exists. Steering wheel does not work properly. When steering wheel is turned right, would go left. *akOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 1995
Driver's seat broke when truck was backing out of lot, when placed in drive seat went straight back, causing wife to burn hand. *akOwner report · Seats · Jan 1995
The windshield wipers did not function properly and shut off at various times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the problem was the windshield wiper module. *jb the consumer stated that the problem occurred more than once. *sccOwner report · Visibility

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Is the 1994 Chevrolet K15 reliable?

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet K15. The most complained-about area is seats.

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