Windshield wiper motor fails to operate intermittently. Gmc refuses to repair under the product defect notice.
The worst 1994 GMC K1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility6
- Brakes4
- Seats4
- Lights3
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 GMC K1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Drivers seat failure
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 K1500 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 GMC K1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wipers perform erraticly, not responding or quitting without any warning. Manufacturer has been aware of problem, and has issued a technical service bulletin. Please describe details.
Recliner of the driver's side seat broke while traveling on highway. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.
The brake switch failed prior to recall notice 99v025. Nlm
Brake light switch isn't operable. Brake lights are not seen when consumer applies brakes. Switch has been replaced 5 times, plus 1 recall. *ak
Abs system is working intermittently. Consumer had contacted the manufacturer, and they can't determine the cause of the problem.
Recall component failed prior to recall notice (g98065-s). Mjs
Seat on the passenger's side moves back and forth an the track, and is very hard to lock in place. Once the seat is locked in place, it wiggles. The prolbem has been reported to the dealer. The seat has not been fixed.
Brake switch contacts failed causing brake failure and resulting in vehicle to go into ditch from loss of control with damages to vehicle. Mjs.
Defect 1: rear axle seals failed, leaking axle grease onto rear brake drums, resulting in loss of rear brakes. Oringinal failure was repaired in 1995 under warranty by astro motors, fairmont, wv. Subsequent failure noted during brake check on 03/22/1999. Dealer was contacted regarding warranty repair information and could/would not locate since I couldn't provide a repair order number. Local dealer is trying to obtain information from gmc. Defect 2: front calipers rusted in closed position due to corrossive road chemicals. This resulted in loss of stopping ability and premature failure of front brakes and scoring of rotors. Note this vehicle has less than 26,000 miles on it. It is driven daily a 6 mile round trip to work. It is disturbing that the rear seals noted as defect 1 have failed a second time and the dealer/company does not seem to be able to locate any records of original warranty repair.
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Questions about the 1994 GMC K1500
Is the 1994 GMC K1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1994 GMC K1500, 1.7 times a typical K1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 GMC K1500?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 6 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC K1500 have?
No recalls on record.
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