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1994 GMC C1500 problems

The most common problem on the 1994 GMC C1500 is seats. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical C1500 model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
25
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Seats

The worst 1994 GMC C1500 problems

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

  • Seats
    7
  • Visibility
    6
  • Transmission
    5
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Brakes
    2

Problems by type

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  • Seats
    7
  • Visibility
    6
  • Transmission
    5
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Drivers seat failureOpened June 17, 1997, closed October 31, 1997

The complainants allege the drivers seat mounting fails, allowing the seat to move or tip rearward into a reclined position.

PE97027

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 GMC C1500 3

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

What 1994 GMC C1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · GA

While driving during rainy weather windshield wipers failed, recall 03v159000 was issued on this problem. However, dealership would not perform recall repairs because the VIN was not included.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Seats · TX

Seat keeps breaking consumer has had this seat repaired 4 times, the same one.

Filed Dec 15, 2000 · Brakes · GA

Piston on right front caliper is hanging inside, causing vehicle to pull to left when brakes are applied.

Filed Sep 24, 2000 · Seats · AK

I have had approximately 7 complaints and failurres with drivers seat. Bolts, cables,loose bolts and portions of seat replaced. There was a recall from gm that was installed in my truck on 6-17-96. "recall 94c62"- "gm12386793 16682 bolt" "sv v9870 camp 94-c-62" - "as per gm instructions install updated seat relciner bolts to complete policy 94c62." this seemed to finally solve my drivers seat problems until march 2000, when while driving down the highway the seat reliner broke and I found my self in a complete reclined position traveling down the road. There wasnt an accident and other than temporarily agrivating an existing back injury there was no one hurt. I have attempted since march to get a resolution from general motors,product allegation manager timiki jacobs, esis tracy saverino, gm claim administrator gennie chandler and have also talked with a local private investigator they hired to interview me, take photos and I gave him 0ne piece of the failed bolt. Un beknownst to them I have also kept a smaller piece of the broken bolt. To date I continue to get the run around and treated as if I am fraudulently claiming something. They should have computer copies of all of my personal hard copy service repairs but they continue to ask me to produe more and redundant information. On your form, the date of occurance, milage and cost are guesses. It was in march but I cannt find where I wrote it down. I never did write down the mileage. The cost listed would be to have a new driver seat installed, which is all that I have been asking them to do. The service center here says that they cannt touch it until gm /esis resolves it. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. In light of firestone and ford motor, I am wondering if this driver seat issue may be similar. Is it possible and if so how could I find out how many similar complaints there have been on this type of complaint? Again thank you for your time and help. Sincerely bryan bellville

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Visibility · TX

While traveling durning rainy weather windsheld wipers would work intermittently. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed May 30, 2000 · Visibility · GA

See the federal safety agency campaign id #'s 98v150000 and 98v150001. Have had same problem with this vehicle, but gmc indicates this vehicle not included in recall. I have retained part for inspection if needed.

Filed Feb 21, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · TN

The rear main seal is leaking along with with the seal around the transmission. I also believe the valve cover gaskets are leaking too. I have been told that the rear main seal has been a problem with these trucks. I leaved in an apartment for 3 years after I purchased my truck. It was not until I bought my house that I realized this problem which problem had been a problem for a long time. I was just wondering if their was anything that the dealer is responsible for at this point or am I sol?

Filed Jun 28, 1999 · Visibility · TN

Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. Needs to replace the windshield motor. There is a recall for this problem but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN although it has the same problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Nov 1, 1998 · Transmission · FL

When you stop you always hear a clunk. It will move you in your seat as if the seats are loose.they are not we have ckecked.

Filed Jul 13, 1998 · Seats · CA

There was an investigation on the driver's seat failure, and the owner of this truck experienced the same problem that was listed on the investigation. The seat mounting broke which caused the seat to rock back and fourth, pe 97 027.

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Is the 1994 GMC C1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1994 GMC C1500, 1.5 times a typical C1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 GMC C1500?

Seats, with 7 complaints. Next is visibility (6).

How many recalls does the 1994 GMC C1500 have?

No recalls on record.

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