1994 GMC C1500: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seats.
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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 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 25 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.
Seats7 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)6 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4 complaints
Seat Belts3 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)2 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint
“While driving during rainy weather windshield wipers failed, recall 03v159000 was issued on this problem. However, dealership would not perform recall repairs because the VIN was not included. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2004
“See NHTSA campaign id #'s 98v150000 and 98v150001. Have had same problem with this vehicle, but gmc indicates this vehicle not included in recall. I have retained part for inspection if needed.”Owner report · Visibility · May 2000
“When you stop you always hear a clunk. It will move you in your seat as if the seats are loose.they are not we have ckecked.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 1998
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“There was an investigation on the driver's seat failure, and the owner of this truck experienced the same problem that was listed on the investigation. The seat mounting broke which caused the seat to rock back and fourth, pe 97 027. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jul 1998
“While getting into driver's seat, the seat frame bolt broke away from the tracks in vehicle & seat gave way. Will be taken vehicle to dealer. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 1997
“The rear main seal is leaking along with with the seal around the transmission. I also believe the valve cover gaskets are leaking too. I have been told that the rear main seal has been a problem with these trucks. I leaved in an apartment for 3 years after I purchased my truck. It was not until I bought my house that I realized this problem which problem had been a problem for a long time. I was just wondering if their was anything that the dealer is responsible for at this point or am I sol?*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 1997
“When turning on the windshield wipers when it's raining they will work for a while and then they will stop, making it hard to see out of the windshield. *ak consumer states that this happens at all wiper speeds, sometimes consumer can restart wipers by moving the arms, dealer wanted to replace everything since they could not find the specific problem. *slc”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1996
“While driving engine died for no apparent reason. Owner is concernd that driver may be in an accident because of stalling. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 1996
“Consumer states that when you are pulling off from a stop sign or red light the vehicle pulls back or jerks back. This happens on normal road conditions. The propeller shaft assembly has been replaced (3) times in (3) years.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 1996
“Right front wheel chattered when applying brakes. At dealers for (4) days no service. Right wheel locked up afterwards. Brake pad not in lock position. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1994
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 GMC C1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 GMC C1500. 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.