Vehicle bought used at 132000. Wipers stop working intermittently. Must bang on wiper motor to engage blades. Headlamps, fuses, am/fm radio, and hazard lights also fail intermittently.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Z71 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility9
- Seats3
- Tires2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Z71
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Z71 1
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What 1994 Chevrolet Z71 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet z71 extended cab. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to operate after being turned on. He tapped the circuit breaker and wipers began to work. The contact had neither taken the vehicle to an authorized dealership nor called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000. The current mileage was approximately 29,000.
Windshield wipers become intermittant or quit working. There is a recall but my vehicle was not included.
Windshield wipers stop working intermitently.
While driving 70mph vehicle started shaking, pulled over and checked tires, noticed left front tire had a large bulge. Took spare and replaced left front tire, about 20 minutes later, heard a lot of noise hitting vehicle, pulled over and stopped to check, right rear tire had lost its tread, noise was where tread hit wheel well and bumper and bent it, tire maintained air pressure. Spoke to customer representative and informed consumer to take tires to tire retailer for replacement, manufacturer will replace 2nd tire, but not the 1st tire, retailer had thrown it away, bf goodrich radial long trail, t/a p245/75r16.*ak dot number ap70hl11346.
Driver's seat has disengaged from seat track and anchor . Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers will shut off once in while. Contacted dealer, and dealer wouldn't do anything for the consumer.
While driving and using windshield wipers they stop working, and sometimes they will work intermittently. Then, will stop without a warning. Consumer had seen a recall , but this vehicle was not includeddue to VIN.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in raniy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and felt vibration. Left driver's side front tire tread separated. He moved his foot from the pedal and the tire exploded, and it destroyed the rims. Firestone, wilderness #at, p26575r16.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Z71
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Z71 reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Z71, fewer than a typical Z71 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Z71?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 9 complaints. Next is seats (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Z71 have?
No recalls on record.
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