Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1994 GMC Pick UP peaked in 1996, with 8 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1994 GMC Pick UP
Pickup, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Jan 21, 1995 to Feb 26, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints162.3 times the median 1994 pickup
Severity index6.31994 pickups average 14.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
31% of complaints about the 1994 GMC Pick UP name visibility and wipers
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1994 GMC Pick UP
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1994 GMC Pick UP
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
16 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 26, 2010Failure Jan 1, 2010133,722 milesDelhi, CASeats, Motor
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC PICKUP TRUCK. AFTER HE STARTED THE VEHICLE HE LEANED BACK TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND HE FELT SOMETHING FALL APART ON THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BROKEN METAL BOLTS ON THE SEAT CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,722.
NHTSA complaint 10314567 - Filed Sep 9, 2004Failure Sep 9, 2004Spartanburg, SCMotor
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT THERE WERE OTHER RECALLS ON VEHICLE.*AK......WONDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, MAKING WIPERS INOPERATIVE. THIS VIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE DEALS WITH SIMILAR FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10091726 - Filed Jul 23, 2003Failure Jan 15, 2003Greenwood, INMotor
CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10029911 - Filed Aug 12, 2002Kenosha, WIMotor
CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN TURNING THEM ON THEY DO NOT ALWAYS RESPOND. *JG
NHTSA complaint 567082 - Filed Jun 22, 2000Failure Jun 21, 2000Kennewick, WAFuel system, Fuel pump
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH LANES AND THERE WAS NO POWER, ENGINE WAS DEAD, CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *AK VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, VEHICLE THEN STARTED UP, ONCE CONSUMER BEGAN TO DRIVE THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURED.*JB
NHTSA complaint 864105 - Filed Jun 6, 2000Failure Dec 1, 1999Brimfield, ILColumn shift
4-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH FAILED. DEALER REPLACED IT WITH A HEAVIER UNIT WHICH SHOULD WARM UP THE OIL, ENABLING 4-WHEEL DRIVE TO ENGAGE. *AK *ML
NHTSA complaint 863058 - Filed Dec 8, 1997Failure Dec 7, 1997Burleson, TXWindshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ON, BECAME INOPERATIVE WHILE IN MIDDLE OF RAIN STORM ,WILL NOT TURN BACK ON, NO WARNING, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LAND INSIDE DITCH. DEALER WILL HAVE TO REPLACE WHOLE MOTOR. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 819785 - Filed May 8, 1996Failure Apr 15, 1996Stockton, CASeats
LEFT FRONT SEAT MOVES WHEN ACCELERATING/DECELERATING, DUE TO LOOSE SEAT RUNNER.
NHTSA complaint 503989 - Filed Apr 16, 1996Failure Mar 15, 1996Havre DE GRA, MDService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE TRUCK BOUNCES WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 982789 - Filed Apr 10, 1996Failure Apr 10, 1996Simi Valle, CAGasoline
VEHICLE FAILS TO START IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREES DUE TO OXYGENATED FUEL. *SD
NHTSA complaint 503105 - Filed Apr 8, 1996Failure Mar 28, 1996Forest PAR, ILFrame and members
FRAME RAIL CRACKED ABOVE THE GAS TANK. *SD
NHTSA complaint 503342 - Filed Mar 27, 1996Beaufort, SCSeats
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT POPS AND THE BOLT MOVES. HAD FIXED FIVE TIMES, IS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 981286 - Filed Mar 26, 1996Failure Feb 9, 1996Sharpsburg, MDReclinerCrash
DURING IMPACT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint 981250 - Filed Mar 14, 1996Spring Hill, KSWheels
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH THE LEFT REAR WHEELS CAME OFF. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980702 - Filed Feb 27, 1996Failure Sep 27, 1995ST Petersbur, FLIgnition
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE AND IGNITION CAUSES STALLING IN TRAFFIC. *AK
NHTSA complaint 979783 - Filed Jan 21, 1995Failure Dec 14, 1994Tehachapi, CARetractor, Service brakes, Foundation components, Front
PASSENGER'S RETRACTOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 480651
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.