The contact owns a 1994 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor intermittently failed to operate without warning. The contact then discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 98V150001 (Visibility). The dealer was notified of the recall and the contact was informed that they did not see a recall on his vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The contact had attempted to reach the manufacturer but had no success. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility10
- Tires2
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1994 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 15-17 | 19-22 | 16-19 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-16 | 20-21 | 16-18 |
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 14-15 | 17-20 | 15-17 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13-15 | 17-18 | 14-16 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 17-18 | 14-15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11-12 | 16-18 | 13-14 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11-12 | 16-17 | 13-14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 14-16 | 12-13 |
What 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I had wrote something that had like 4500 characters and you guys did not allow me to send it this is ridiculous I will have to cut and paste and send it in a email
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra 1500. While driving in the rain on several occasions, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The contact had to lift the hood of the vehicle to squeeze the connector box for the windshield wipers to operate. The contact stated that the failure recurred within minutes while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v150001 (visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Wipers will work sometimes and sometimes not.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra 1500. The vehicle was equipped with four goodyear wrangler authority tires, tire size lt265/75r16. The dot number for the front driver side tire was pjw8h01v0515. The front passenger tire dot number was pjw8h01v5214. The rear passenger tire dot number was pjw8h01v4614 and the rear driver side tire dot number was pjw8h01v3414. The contact stated that all of the sidewalls on the tires were uneven. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician informed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 210,000 and the tire failure mileage was 3,420.
I have noticed through out the history of this vehicle that I own. A gmc 1500 sierra pickup truck (1994-2013), that the vehicle wipers would stop working while driving or not come on at all (including the washer).
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v150001 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) but his VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 161,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra 1500 equipped with firestone stealtex a/t (lt245/75/16). While driving approximately 45 MPH the contact heard a loud popping sound. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and noticed the tire blew out. The contact noticed the side wall had also separated. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken into an auto shop to have the tire replaced. The dot number was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra 1500. While driving through a rainstorm at 30 MPH, the windshield wipers stopped functioning. They would work intermittently. The contact called the manufacturer was advised to take the vehicle to the local dealership to have it repaired. The contact was also informed that her vehicle was not included in recall 98v150001 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). The vehicle had not been taken to the dealership and had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 170,000.
Wipers quit working during a heavy rainstorm. Searched for recalls and came up with a campaign number 98v150001. Contacted a dealer with my VIN number and he stated that there was never a recall for this vehicle. Since then the pulse board has been replaced and wipers are now working fine.
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Questions about the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500
Is the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500, fewer than a typical Sierra 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 10 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles. Next is tires (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have the most visibility problems?
The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 2015 (26 complaints), 2014 (21 complaints) and 2020 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 range from 12 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.5L 8-cyl diesel, RWD) gets 15-17 city and 19-22 highway.
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