1994 CHEVROLET K1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

136

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500

The 1994 CHEVROLET K1500 has received a total of 136 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (23 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (12 complaints), and Seats (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500, potentially affecting up to 209,983 vehicles.

Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT

| 121,680 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500

136 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 23
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 12
Seats
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10955703 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 168,000 miles Crash
REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU AND FAILED CAUSING LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. NO INJURIES THANK GOD. BUT IT WAS A BAD EXPERIENCE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP A 5000LB TRUCK AT ANY SPEED, I WILL ATTEST TO THAT!
#10955703 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 168,000 miles Crash
REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU AND FAILED CAUSING LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. NO INJURIES THANK GOD. BUT IT WAS A BAD EXPERIENCE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP A 5000LB TRUCK AT ANY SPEED, I WILL ATTEST TO THAT!
#10955703 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 168,000 miles Crash
REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU AND FAILED CAUSING LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. NO INJURIES THANK GOD. BUT IT WAS A BAD EXPERIENCE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP A 5000LB TRUCK AT ANY SPEED, I WILL ATTEST TO THAT!
#10368415 | TIRES | | 243,150 miles
COOPER DISCOVERER M+S TREADWEAR FAILURE. *TR
#10340276 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 208,000 miles
SPARE TIRE FELL OFF BOTTOM OF TRUCK ONTO THE ROADWAY BECAUSE OF RUSTED BRACKET COMPONENTS. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND AT THE TIME. HAVE NOT DECIDED ABOUT REPAIR. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET K1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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