1994 Chevrolet Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (53% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet pickup. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the windshield wipers, they failed to work. Intermittently, after several minutes, the wipers may function properly; however, it is difficult to determine because they are not used often. The local dealer and manufacturer both stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 74,000.update 09/10/08 *cw”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2006
“While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently. Consumer will contact the dealer the next day.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2004
“While driving front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2004
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“Windshield wipers failed intermittently. A recall was issued; however,this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2003
“Windshield wipers fail intermittently. This erratic performance distracts the driver and impairs his vision. Dealer states " a recall was issued for this part; however this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2003
“Windshield wipers failed intermittently. There was a recall issued; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak the wipers would stop working while driving in inclement weather. The consumer felt gm was trying to avoid expanding the recall for other vehicles that experienced the same problem. The consumer wanted answers as to why his vehicle wasn't covered in the recall. *ph *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2003
“Consumer's vehicle is having the same problem as mentioned in recall 03v15900 concerning windshield wipers. Dealer would not repair because VIN was not included. *ak the motor was replaced but the wipers remained intermittent. The consumer would have to raise the hood and physically hit the wiper motor in order to get it to work. *scc *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2003
“Consumer has a problem with windshield wipers not working properly. Consumer stated that after turning on wipers there are times when at least ten minutes pass before they start to work. Vehicle has been taken to dealer, and the manufacturer has been notified.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2003
“The brake lights were repaired under a recall but recurred. The brake lights stop working without warning. *nlm *ts *jb”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2003
“The windshield wipers failed intermittently while driving. The consumer saw a recall that stated that this problem was recalled under recall #03v159000, which is suppose to be mailed out sometime this month according to odi. Consumer states that this is dangerous because his wipers stop when it is raining hard. *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · May 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup. The most complained-about area is visibility (53% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Pickup problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 73,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. 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.