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1994 GMC 1500 problems

The most common problem on the 1994 GMC 1500 is windows, wipers and visibility. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical 1500 model year.

Typical year1.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
29
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Visibility

The worst 1994 GMC 1500 problems

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

Problems by type

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  • Visibility
    11
  • Brakes
    4
  • Seats
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 GMC 1500

Wipers 11

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 GMC 1500 1

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

What 1994 GMC 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Electrical · 5 miles · NM

My brake lights don't work ived tried every thing to fix them and I cant seemed to find the problem I was wondering if the wireing or brake switch were recalls

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Visibility · CO

1994 gmc sierra pickup ([xxx]) gm has 2 recalls for windshield wiper motor problems on 1994 and newer pickups and suvs (recall 98043 and special policy adjustment 02054a). My vehicle has the same problem noted in the recalls: intermittent wiper operation resulting from cracked solder joints on the wiper motor control's printed circuit board at its connection to the wiring harness. But, because my VIN does not match those in the recall, I am left to deal with this problem on my own. I have been living with this for a few years because I don't have the time or money to fix it. And, my brief internet research reveals numerous other gm owners in the same situation ... The same problem identified in the recall but left in the cold by gm because of VIN number exclusions. My call to gm revealed that the recall was limited to vehicles manufactured at certain plants, because only those plants used parts from "defective batches." the root cause of the problem (bad solder joints) seems to me a design issue (failure to mitigate vibration, too rigid a connection between the wiring connector and pcb?), not a manufacturing defect (bad batch of material, improperly soldered joint?). Same symptoms resulting from the same failure on the same part with the same part number? When I pressed the customer service rep. On this question (VIN number and parts batch are irrelevant if it is a design flaw, which I think it is), I got the proverbial run-around. And, my wipers still don't work. *nm updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Visibility · 122,000 miles · VA

Windshield wipers run intermittently severely limitiing visibility which could result in a crash. Gmc notified me that my vehicle VIN number was not part of the wiper motor replacement recall even though I am experiencing the same problem.

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Visibility · OK

While driving vehicle in the rain windshield wipers failed. This caused the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted dealership, but problem recurred.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Visibility · 145,000 miles · FL

Windshield wipers failed intermittenly. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Dec 7, 2003 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · IL

Wipers on my 1994 gmc pick-up do not work at all times when required. This is a definite safety issue. This problem has occurred routinely for the last several years. Gmc acknowledged other complaints of this nature; however, my vehicle is not covered under their recall orders, my contact with gmc produced negative results.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Electrical · NH

Consumer states he is having a problem with his gmc 1500 once he puts the key in the ignition and starts the vehicle. When it is time to turn the vehicle off he cannot cut it off. It is hard to engage the the swift level to park and remove the key. He is killing the starter. Consumer has worked on trucks for a long time and has never encountered this type of problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Seats · AL

A faulty bolt caused the driver's seat to break. When the bolt broke it was hard to see out of the windshield

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Visibility · NM

Windshield wipers malfuntioned stoped working. Has been unreliable since then.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Electrical · NC

Brake light will not work. Dealer notified, and repaired/ replaced fuses. Brake light still not working.

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Is the 1994 GMC 1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1994 GMC 1500, 1.2 times a typical 1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 GMC 1500?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 11 complaints. Next is brakes (4).

How many recalls does the 1994 GMC 1500 have?

No recalls on record.

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