Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet tahoe s10. While driving over a bump at any speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The ABS engaged and the vehicle lost braking ability. Also, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that there were no current recalls that applied to his VIN. The current and failure mileages were 176,000.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
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- Brakes10
- Engine3
- Visibility3
- Electrical2
- Seats1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe
Recalls 2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · 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
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Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
EA02006
Front seat recliner bolt
There is no summary currently available
EA01019
Front seat recliner bolt failure
RQ99015
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement
- Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board
- Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures
- Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement
- Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel)
- Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade)
What 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wiper motor was defective. Windshield wipers worked intermittently in inclement weather. A recall was issued on this make/model and year; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
My s10 tahoe began sputtering and stalling completely without warning last weekend. I just picked it up from the shop after having the egr valve cleaned (among several other things), only to have it last for the 20 minute drive home before it started acting up again. I was told that it may still be the egr valve being clogged again - and to expect that to be a regular problem. If it's not the egr that is the main problem, then it is likely the fuel pressure regulator. The problem is, the little plastic tube that I need on the regulator cannot be bought alone. Rather, I have the buy the whole kit and pay over $500 and it may not fix it because the egr is going to be on ongoing problem. I have spent the last week researching chevy complaints on this model and have read countless complaints about this exact problem. Like most of the chevy owners that posted complains on various sites, I am completely furious that a vortec engine that is supposed to be so wonderful, is seemingly junk. Why am I going to have to pay to have my egr valve cleaned a minimum of once a week just to keep it on the road? Why do I have to pay for a $500 "kit" when all I need is a small plastic tube? I'm sorry, I know that some parts are expensive on cars, but this is a ridiculous way to rob the consumer! This SUV is a death-trap in my opinion! Just driving around my neighborhood to see if it would stall, I almost hit a little boy on a bicycle when it did stall and I lost all power! I am terrified to put this truck on the road! I need to have transportation to get to work and I pray to god that I don't stall out pulling into traffic. I don't know what to do. Any help or assistance that you can lend would be so appreciated. Thank you!
A internal fuel line inside of vortec motor rupture and fuel spill all over his engine. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
The windshield wiper failed. The consumer states there was a recall for those parts but the recall does not include the vehicle because of the VIN.
While driving 5 MPH driver seatback broke, no injuries.
In december 2001 the brake system totally failed for an instant in heavy traffic very nearly causing a rear end collision. Again on feb 6, 2002 the same thing occurred, again in heavy traffic. I will present the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer in hopes of having it fixed.
Recall 98 v 150 000/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash; dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Ak
During wet conditions, when attempting to stop ABS brakes lock up, and vehicle will slide to a stop. Dealership has replaced a sensor in ABS; however, this has not corrected the problem. *ak
Had to have gear box replaced, please add additional information.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe, fewer than a typical Tahoe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Brakes, with 10 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
2 recalls, covering visibility.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (272 complaints), 1999 (249 complaints) and 2015 (196 complaints).
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