The ABS brakes locked up when applied. The vehicle also experienced transmission and speedometers problems. *ak
The worst 1994 GMC Vandura problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Acceleration3
- Seat belts3
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Acceleration3
- Seat belts3
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: owners of vehicle would be unaware of the load capacity of the vans, the van build date, and would not have any assurance that the vans meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- Remedy
- The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.
Recall number 94V087000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 GMC Vandura 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 GMC Vandura owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When applying brakes on wet pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
While driving with speed control on vehicle loses power, and reconnected vehicle surges to 80mph. Dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak stop lamp failed and was replaced.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Rear seat belt buckles failed when rear sofa seat was reclined for bed. Mjs
While driving at 65mph engine cuts off. Dealer says vehicle needs a new fuel pump.
Would be driving at different speeds, and seat belt buckle would come undone. When trying to relatch it, it would fail to lock. Will be taken vehicle to dealer when time permits.
Fuel pump failed.
Air conditioner pump locks up/will not turn ,causing it to break the serpentine belt which runs, resulting in loss of power steering/alternator/ fan and brakes which power comes from pump.
When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions on a gravel surface, the brakes lock up. Please provide further details.
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Questions about the 1994 GMC Vandura
Is the 1994 GMC Vandura reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1994 GMC Vandura, 3.5 times a typical Vandura model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 GMC Vandura?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Vandura have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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