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1994 Chevrolet Sonoma problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma is brakes. It has 3.5 times the complaints of a typical Sonoma model year.

Typical year3.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    5
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    5
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Abs braking systemOpened October 31, 1994, closed February 28, 2000

This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.

EA94038

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 12, 2000 · Lights, Visibility · AR

Windshield wipers will stop at any given time. If consumer jiggles circuit board they will come back on. But, problem is intermittent. *ak the wiper motor was replaced twice and electrical connections were replaced but the problem was not solved. Jiggling the circuit board is the only solution so far. Also back up light switch failed and was replaced four times but goes out withintwo weeks each time.

Filed Aug 27, 1999 · Engine · NE

While driving on highway noticed that engine check light came on. Consumer continued to drive. Contacted dealer, and had the engine replaced. Was told by the dealer that a line/hose to the engine was not attached properly .

Filed Nov 12, 1997 · Brakes · WA

Anti-lock brakes lock up continuously, accident occurred on one occasion due to loss of control, repairs made however problems continue.

Filed Jul 22, 1997 · Brakes · OR

Driver applied the brakes and vehicle kept on rolling about 20-30 feet. Driver noticed that the brakes went all the way to the floor. Once the driver attempted to stop, the vehicle was rear ended.

Filed Jan 24, 1997 · Brakes · IN · crash

Brakes failed when consumer pushed on pedal, vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in a mishap.

Filed Dec 23, 1996 · Brakes · AL

Owner has ABS brakes, when brakes are used they lock up, owner also notes that vehicle was taken to dealers they said the rear brakes were worn.

Filed Oct 1, 1996 · Brakes · OK · crash

Antilock brakes failed six times, once causing an accident.

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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma, 3.5 times a typical Sonoma model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma?

Brakes, with 5 complaints. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma have?

No recalls on record.

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