1994 Chevrolet C1500 problems

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Tires · 163,000 miles · CA

Driving eastbound I-10 in redlands, ca about 0930, I began to feel a slight pulling to the right and vibration in the steering. I thought a balancing weight might have fallen off. I was going about 65 MPH in the #3 lane and began to move in to the #2 lane to exit the freeway at 6th st to check the problem. When the front left tire tire went over the protruding reflective markers between the #3 and #2 lane, I thought a front tire had blown. The vehicle lost control followed by loud banging. I regained control and pulled over to the right shoulder. The left front tire was not flat, but the tire tread had shredded. About 2/3rds of the tire tread was missing (still on the freeway) and the other 1/3rd was still on the tire. The remaining tread on the tire appears to be in a pattern possibly from the manufacturing process. The inner metal fender well was torn half way off along with body damage to the fenders lower front and rear of the wheel well. Paint damage extended to the exterior fender over the wheel well. After inspecting the other front (like) tire also purchased the same day/place appears to have a crack forming in the rubber all the way around the tire where the tread meets the side wall. I will be attempting to take these back to pep boys tomorrow morning. These tires I may have purchased in 2008 or 2009. (can't find receipt) but had only about 20,000 miles or so on them. They still appear to have about 80% of good tread left.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Transmission · 300,000 miles · MO

Began to park, depressing clutch to no effect with truck staying in gear. Would not go into neutral. Kept moving with breaks on and clutch depressed. Found master cylinder for clutch broken and leaking fluid. Bought new master cylinder only to find notice in box if part was broken where it was cracked gm had technical letter out and cylinder warranty would not be honored. Turns out to save the cost of a greas zerck no point of lubrication was provided for the fork arm ball which leads to failure. Cost to have 85 cent grease zerck installed by gm dealer is $500 dollars. The fork is another $1000 as quoted by dealer.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Brakes · 167,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Daughter was driving vehicle-brake pedal went to floor and she could not stop vehicle and accident occurred- inspection of vehicle after fact revealed that the master cylinder had failed.

Filed Oct 18, 2007 · Seats · 48,500 miles · IA

1994, chevrolet c1500 extended cab pu with electric seats. Front left seat mount broke as I climbed into seat. I was lucky I was not driving. Still trying to fix it so part is still on truck.

Filed Jul 14, 2007 · Acceleration · 152,500 miles · TX

Throttle cable sticking while driving. I was driving and passing another vehicle when I pressed the gas to pass it stuck to the floor unable to brake had to drive off road to avoid accident I put the truck in neutral in order to come to a stop the rpms continued to stay high pass 5000 rpms for several minutes I then turn the truck off waited started it a few minutes later and the rpms immediately raised again to 500 rpms I then turn the truck off again and waited longer. When I did start it again it acted like nothing had ever happened. This has happened several times in the last several weeks.

Filed Jul 6, 2007 · Visibility · OH

During wet conditions (rain/snow) the windshield wipers on my 1994 chevrolet c-1500 stop for extended periods of time making it very difficult to see the road and the traffic in front of me. This problem first occurred in 2005.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Visibility · 42,000 miles · OK

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the windshield wipers functioned intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the circuit board for the wiper motor had cracked solder joints. The manufacturer was contacted, who stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall #03v159000, which pertained to the windshield wiper/washer.

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Tires · OK

Dt*: the contact stated the rear driver side tire blew out while traveling 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop to have the tire replaced. The mechanic stated that many customers had the same type of blowout. Updated 11/3/2006 - when the tire blewout it damaged the left side of the vehicle.

Filed Nov 26, 2005 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · OH

For the last couple months, my windshield wipers would occassionally stop working while driving nearly causing me to crash. Sometimes, they wouldn't even come on at all and other times they would appear to get stuck and I would hear a loud whirring sound coming from the w/s wiper motor. This has been happening frequently. With winter nearly upon us, the need for my windshield wipers to work properly has increased greatly. While researching prices to repair this, I found that there was a recall on this particular component so I took my vehicle to a chevy dealership and was told that my VIN was not included in the recall. This was particularly upsetting since my vehicle is exhibiting the exact same symptoms described in the recall bulletin. I don't feel I should have to pay to have this repaired when it is already a known defect in my 1994 chevy c1500 pickup. I would like to have my VIN added to the recall so that I can get this repaired as soon as possible.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Seats · VA

Dt: 1994 chevrolet 1500. The consumer stated that there was a recall on a bolt for the seat about seven years ago. The recall repairs were done. After the recall repairs were completed the consumer was driving and the seat failed. The consumer called chevrolet and they stated that the recall work was out of warranty and that the consumer would have to pay to have the seat repaired again. The seat failure did not result in a crash or any injuries.*ak