1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
The 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (19 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (14 complaints), and Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS, potentially affecting up to 1,755,876 vehicles.
Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 1,755,876 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUP. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPERS WOULD ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
1994 CHEVY PICKUP TRUCK SPARE TIRE HOLDER CABLE RUSTED AND THEN BROKE WITHOUT WARNING, CAN RELEASE SPARE TIRE ON HIGHWAY. MY BROTHER ALMOST HIT ON HEAD WHILE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE OF SPARE TIRE. *TR 4/2/09 CONSUMER IS UPDATING INFORMATION. *NJ UPDATED 04/06/09*JB
1994 CHEVY PICKUP TRUCK SPARE TIRE HOLDER CABLE RUSTED AND THEN BROKE WITHOUT WARNING, CAN RELEASE SPARE TIRE ON HIGHWAY. MY BROTHER ALMOST HIT ON HEAD WHILE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE OF SPARE TIRE. *TR 4/2/09 CONSUMER IS UPDATING INFORMATION. *NJ UPDATED 04/06/09*JB
FACSIMILE FROM SENATOR CORNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1994 CHEVROLET TRUCK. *NJ WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE TAILPIPE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID HAVE A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL PREVIOUSLY. *JB
FACSIMILE FROM SENATOR CORNYN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1994 CHEVROLET TRUCK. *NJ WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE TAILPIPE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID HAVE A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL PREVIOUSLY. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS
- 1990 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 1 complaint
- 1991 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 7 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 7 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 12 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS (current)
- 1995 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 23 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 24 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 85 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 88 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — 43 complaints
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