1994 GMC Vandura: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The ABS brakes locked up when applied. The vehicle also experienced transmission and speedometers problems. *ak *nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2003
“While driving with speed control on vehicle loses power, and reconnected vehicle surges to 80mph. Dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak stop lamp failed and was replaced. *slc”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2001
“Would be driving at different speeds, and seat belt buckle would come undone. When trying to relatch it, it would fail to lock. Will be taken vehicle to dealer when time permits. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 1998
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“Experienced intermittent shoulder/lap belt failure, when belt won't pull out or retract, belt becomes twisted, rendering it inoperative. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
“When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes lock up. Please describe. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions on a gravel surface, the brakes lock up. Please provide further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“Air conditioner pump locks up/will not turn ,causing it to break the serpentine belt which runs, resulting in loss of power steering/alternator/ fan and brakes which power comes from pump.*ak”Owner report · Equipment
“When applying brakes on wet pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
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Is the 1994 GMC Vandura reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 GMC Vandura. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1994 GMC Vandura have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. 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.