1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
235
Owner Complaints
11 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
The 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO has received a total of 235 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (74 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (46 complaints), and Seats (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
235 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 74
1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 46
1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 14
1 Crash
1 Fire
1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 12
2 Crashes
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 10
2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Fire
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ENGINE FAILED AND RECOMMENDED SOME OF THE PARTS BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,652. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ UPDATED 09/18/2014 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RADIATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 11/12/13*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE SFAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES AS I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY , THE BRAKE PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION UNDER MY TRUCK I NOTICE BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM BETWEEN THE FRAME AND FUEL TANK . I THEN NOTICE THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND I HAD NO WARNING . THE BRAKE LINES ARE LOCATED WHERE YOU CANNOT SEE THEM MAKING INSPECTION OF THEM NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE . I WAS LUCKY WHERE I WAS WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED .
1994 CHEVY SILVERADO K2500 V8 HEATING SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND AFTER USE IT CATCHES ON FIRE. CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN TO YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU. MY TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE ON THE FREEWAY CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS HERE IS A LINK OF OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/CHEVROLET/SILVERADO/2005/ELECTRICAL/BLOWER_MOTOR_WIRING_CAUGHT_FIRE.SHTML. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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- 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 37 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 18 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 51 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 77 complaints
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