1994 GMC K1500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility; the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Recliner of the driver's side seat broke while traveling on highway. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2001
“The sending unit on the fuel tank had to be replaced because of severe corrosion on the fuel line leading from the tank to the engine and on the return line. Shouldn't these pressurized fuel lines be more resistant to corrosion than the tank? A hole eaten in the tank will leak onto the ground. A hole in these lines will spray fuel on the underside of the truck. Thank you.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1998
“Brake switch contacts failed causing brake failure and resulting in vehicle to go into ditch from loss of control with damages to vehicle. Mjs.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1998
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“ABS system is working intermittently. Consumer had contacted the manufacturer, and they can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1997
“Brake light switch isn't operable. Brake lights are not seen when consumer applies brakes. Switch has been replaced 5 times, plus 1 recall. *ak *ml”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 1995
“Windshield wipers perform erraticly, not responding or quitting without any warning. Manufacturer has been aware of problem, and has issued a technical service bulletin. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Visibility
“Seat on the passenger's side moves back and forth an the track, and is very hard to lock in place. Once the seat is locked in place, it wiggles. The prolbem has been reported to the dealer. The seat has not been fixed. *ak”Owner report · Seats
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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Is the 1994 GMC K1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 GMC K1500. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 1994 GMC K1500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning equipment. 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.