Windshield/wiper failure on 1994 chevrolet c10. Noticed on the federal safety agency's website that there is a recall # 98v150001 and also a recall notice from consumer report involving this problem. Chevy advised that there is not current recall for this problem. Wipers will intermittently work.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet C10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility10
- Engine4
- Seats3
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet C10
Recalls 9
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. The brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.
- Risk
- This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Recall number 99V025000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- Risk
- If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Recall number 95V246000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
- Risk
- If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Recall number 95V241000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
Recall number 95V242000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
Recall number 94V212000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.
- Risk
- If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Recall number 94V060000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. In either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, "seating systems."
- Risk
- The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.
Recall number 93V216000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.
- Risk
- Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning.
- Remedy
- Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.
Recall number 93V152000 · Recall details
See all 9 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet C10
Defect investigations
Front seat back collapse
Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet C10 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 Chevrolet C10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wiper wiring as stated in recall 98 v 150 001; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper intermittenly works. Mr
When driving and windshield wipers were needed, they were inoperable, causing poor driver's visibility. Recall 98v150000 deals with same problem. However, consumer's vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Windshield wipers work sporadically. Consumer repaired problem himself.
98 v 150 001/ 98 v 150 000/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. This can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recalls due to VIN. *ak consumer states wipers will work if you tap on the wiper motor, consumer also states his wiper symptoms are the exact same as what it states in the recall.
Vehicle experienced same problems as stated in recall 98v150001/ windshield wipers working intermittently, soldier joints near wiring harness connector cracked. Manufacturer advised consumer that this vehicle was not a part of recall due to VIN. *ak
My windshield wipers exhibit the symptoms described in campaign number 98v150001. I have contacted the local dealer and chevrolet customer service to obtain repairs and both tell me that the campaign doesn't apply to my vehicle. Perhaps the scope of the campaign should be expanded.
Windshield wipers will activate on their own while the switch is in the off position. The dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers do not function properly. Sometimes they stop during performance, and sometimes they don't come on at all. Dealer says the motor needs to be replaced.
When the brakes are applied right front wheel locks up, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Owner says that the wheels lock up when a load is in the truck or a trailer is attached to it. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet C10
Is the 1994 Chevrolet C10 reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet C10, 2.9 times a typical C10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet C10?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 10 complaints. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet C10 have?
9 recalls, covering exterior lighting, visibility and seats.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet C10 visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 98V150001, 94V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet C10 have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet C10 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (22 complaints), 1994 (10 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
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