1994 Chevrolet Silverado: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 210 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (61% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
210
owner complaints
4
fire reports
121,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 121,500 mi)Weak spot: visibility (61%)4 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)61% · 127 complaints
Seats11% · 22 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)7% · 14 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)5% · 10 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)4% · 8 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3% · 6 complaints
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled as he approached a stop sign. The vehicle restarted however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the engine was replaced. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, who diagnosed that engine failed and recommended some of the parts be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,652. Updated 09/02/14*lj updated 09/18/2014 *js”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2013
“When I applied my brakes as I backed out of my driveway , the brake petal went to the floor. Upon closer inspection under my truck I notice brake fluid leaking from between the frame and fuel tank . I then notice that the brake line had rusted through and I had no warning . The brake lines are located where you cannot see them making inspection of them nearly impossible . I was lucky where I was when the brakes failed .”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, she noticed that the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 11/12/13*cn”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2010
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“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v159000, regarding the visibility windshield wiper/washer. The VIN was not included in the recall.”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2006
“1994 chevrolet silverado was in vehicle crash. Crash was offset frontal crash with another vehicle. Ohio state patrol says the 1994 chevrolet went left of center, collision was with an advance cement truck. My father in law was driving and was wearing seat belt. Paramedics unbelted him to treat him, according to the officer. The montgomery county coroners report lists blunt force trauma to the chest as cause of death. Most of his ribs, his sternum, the left pelvis, and most of the bones in his left leg were broken. He died as a result of this crash, and I believe the seat belt retractor did not function properly to allow his chest to contact the steering column. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2006
“Dt:1994 chevrolet windshield wipers do not work, the windshield wiper motor makes a squealing type noise. If the vehicle is shut off the wipers will sometime work. Behind the motor can be tapped with a screw driver and it starts working. There has been a recall on some 1994 models, but his vehicle does not fall under this recall.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · May 2005
“Windshield wiper motor failed in the rain. I noted there is a recall involving the problem, so I called my chevrolet dealer to schedule repairs. The dealer claims that there is no recall. The recall I refer to is: gm recall no. 03023.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2005
“While driving through a rain storm the windshield wipers work intermittently causing poor visibility. Owner has contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. Provide further details. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2005
“The windshield wipers failed intermittently. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2004
“A rock fell from the mountains while driving and hit the fuel tank. Gasoline started leaking from the tank. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that fuel tank needed to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
NHTSA has 210 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado. The most complained-about area is visibility (61% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Silverado problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 121,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.