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1994 GMC 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 1994 GMC 3500 is brakes. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical 3500 model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1994 GMC 3500 problems

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

  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 GMC 3500 1

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

What 1994 GMC 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Lights · 98,000 miles · WI

When starting the vehicle and turning on the headlights, the headlight switch began to smoke . No fire was reported. The cause has yet to be determined. *jb

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Engine · CA

Engine was leaking oil coming from underneath the pipe, and vehicle lost power.

Filed Oct 5, 1999 · Brakes · OH

Consumer had rear anti lock brakes disconnected because they didn't stop the vehicle. Nlm

Filed May 4, 1999 · Visibility · CO

Vehicle has the same problem with windshield wiper motor as stated in recall. Dealer has been contacted, and consumer was told that vehicle was not inculded in the recall due to VIN#.

Filed Sep 9, 1998 · Fuel system · UT

Diesel fuel injector pump caused sudden engine failure and would not restart.

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Questions about the 1994 GMC 3500

Is the 1994 GMC 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1994 GMC 3500, 1.7 times a typical 3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 GMC 3500?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 GMC 3500 have?

No recalls on record.

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