1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
The 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (18 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (7 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP, potentially affecting up to 1,921 vehicles.
Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,921 vehicles affected
Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact called on behalf of a 1994 Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact stated while driving uphill at night, she suddenly noticed that there was a vehicle at a complete stop in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved to avoid the vehicle; however, the driver's side front end of the vehicle hit the rear passenger's side bumper of the other occupied vehicle. The contact stated that the tail lights and the brake lights of the other vehicle were not engaged as they had failed. The contact stated there were no injuries sustained; however, the occupants of the vehicle were transported to the hospital with the assistance of emergency units. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was totaled. The other vehicle was driven to the residence. There was no further information provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY FAILED TO WORK. INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE WIPERS MAY FUNCTION PROPERLY; HOWEVER, IT IS DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT USED OFTEN. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BOTH STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000.UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I HAVE A 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN. I HEARD THROUGH A FRIEND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY TYPE OF TRUCK. THIS PROMPTED ME TO COME TO THIS SITE AND LOOK IT UP. I FOUND A RECALL WITH CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000. I THEN CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND AFTER GIVING MY VIN #, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN CAMPAIGNS ON THIS VEHICLE. I THEN CALLED THE 800 NUMBER FOR CHEVROLET THAT WAS ON THE REPORT AND WAS ALSO TOLD BY THEM THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN CAMPAIGNS ON MY VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS AN ANALYSIS DONE THAT PROBABLY PRODUCED A LIST ON VINS THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THOSE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AT THE CURRENT TIME I DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO HAVE THE REPAIRS MADE. I BELIEVE THAT IF THIS PROBLEM RESULTED IN A RECALL OF THESE VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE CIRCUIT BOARD, AND MY VEHICLE WAS SHOWING THE SAME SYMPTOMS, THE COMPANY SHOULD AT LEAST EVALUATE THE PROBLEM TO SEE IF THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONING. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS AN UNREASONABLE REQUEST. *AK (11/23/05) *SC I DO NOT REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE THAT I CALLED, HOWEVER IT WAS BETWEEN THE 2ND AND 20TH OF NOVEMBER 2004. I DID HOWEVER WRITE DOWN THE SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER GIVEN TO ME BY THE REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE WITH. SERVICE REQUEST # 1-276472594
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY.*AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET PICKUP
- 1990 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 13 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 17 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 8 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP (current)
- 1995 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 90 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 75 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 113 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 60 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 51 complaints
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