1994 GMC 1500: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.
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recalls
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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.
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)11 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)4 complaints
Seats4 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)3 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint
“My brake lights don't work ived tried every thing to fix them and I cant seemed to find the problem I was wondering if the wireing or brake switch were recalls”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2017
“Windshield wipers run intermittently severely limitiing visibility which could result in a crash. Gmc notified me that my vehicle VIN number was not part of the wiper motor replacement recall even though I am experiencing the same problem.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2004
“While driving vehicle in the rain windshield wipers failed. This caused the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted dealership, but problem recurred. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2004
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“Consumer states he is having a problem with his gmc 1500 once he puts the key in the ignition and starts the vehicle. When it is time to turn the vehicle off he cannot cut it off. It is hard to engage the the swift level to park and remove the key. He is killing the starter. Consumer has worked on trucks for a long time and has never encountered this type of problem.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2003
“While driving 35mph in the rain, windshield wipers just shut off, causing driver to brake. Driver has no confidence in wiper operation. *ak this part was recalled #98v150, however this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. The windshield wipers intermittently work. *jg”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2002
“Brakes willnot hold when they get hot, pedal is soft and goes al the way to the floor, dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated this conversion van front brake pads only lasts 14000 this is the 4th set of brake pads.*slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2001
“The tread separated off two new uniroyal laredo p235/75r15m+s tires within one month after they were installed on the gmc pickup. *ak (dot number: aphlf3u343 tiresize: p235/75r15)”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2000
“Vehicle was parked inside of garage, and it rolled out of the garage into a tree. Consumer stated that this was the third time this happened. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2000
“Driver's and passenger's automatic seatbelts will not release. They are stuck or jammed. Consumer is not able to fasten seatbelts. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they repaired the drivers side. But, passenger's side still is not usable.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2000
“While driving about forty mph went to change lanes, and steering wheel would not turn left or right, causing consumer to crash. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Oct 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 GMC 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 GMC 1500. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.