Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1994 GMC Pickup peaked in 1997, with 4 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 Pickup
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Mar 17, 1995 to Dec 11, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year23,569 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints7Close to the median 1994 pickup
Severity index28.61994 pickups average 14.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
57% of complaints about the 1994 GMC Pickup name brakes
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 1994 GMC Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08E-050 | Aug 11, 2008 | These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard… | Lighting | 1,921 | Refund or buyback |
| 06E-040 | May 15, 2006 | Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above | Lighting | 1,648 | Refund or buyback |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1994 GMC Pickup
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.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 11, 200395,000 milesAlbion, INMotor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V150001 DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10050399 - Filed Dec 15, 1997Riverdale, MIService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Pads
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 45 MPH AND ABOVE THE BRAKES RESIST. OWNER HAS HAD THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 817630 - Filed Nov 10, 1997Laredo, TXService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY BECOME SOFT, THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR , RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 818735 - Filed Oct 22, 1997Failure Oct 22, 1994Lancaster, PAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
ABS BRAKES: DRIVINDG DOWN HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, APPROACHING STOP SIGN, APPLIED BRAKES ABS KICKED IN GEAR, AND VEHICLE GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN BUT WENT RIGHT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. *AK
NHTSA complaint 817419 - Filed Apr 1, 1997Failure Mar 2, 1996NEW Orleans, LAReclinerCrash1 injured
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLTS BROKE OFF DURING A COLLISION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980414 - Filed Nov 22, 1996Failure Nov 17, 1996Pittsburgh, PAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint 511642 - Filed Mar 17, 1995Failure Mar 17, 1995SAN Diego, CATires, Wheels
WRONG SIZE TIRES ON VEHICLE. *AW
NHTSA complaint 482119
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications 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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 020090002 Apr 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING LUBRICATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT DOUBLE CARDAN CV TYPE U-JOINT CENTERING BALL AND SEAT.*NLM
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.