Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls & problems

The 1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck has 1 safety recall and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (13 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints35filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMay 15, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E0400001,648 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	13	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	9	1	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Fuel injection system	6	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	5	0	0	—
Power trainDriveline › Constant velocity joint; Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	4	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	3	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	2	0	0	—
Unknown or other	2	0	0	—
StructureFrame and members	2	0	0	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
MY WIFE HAD A BLOW OUT (7/15/08) ON THE FREEWAY (MIDDLE LANE), TIRE POPPED & LOOKS LIKE TIRE TREAD ABOUT TO COME LOOSE ON OUTER SIDE OF TIRE WALL. I OWN (2) TWO TRUCKS A TOTAL OF (8) EIGHT TIRES, SIZE 32X11.50 R15 LT TIRES. AS A CONSUMER, I'M INQUIRING ON SOME FEED BACK. ALSO I WENT BACK TO TIRE SHOP & WAS TOLD TIRE WAS DISCONTINUED. (NEED TO SOLVE PROBLEM). *TR
Jul 7, 2008
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING. *CB
Jan 1, 1995
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGEST THERE MAY BE A RECALL FOR THERE VEHICLE. * CB *JB
Oct 9, 2003 · 183,020 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCASSIONALLY DO NOT WORK. *AK
Jul 7, 2003 · 120,314 miles
Structure › Frame and members
THE 3 FOOT LONG SECTION ALONG THE FRAME BELOW DRIVER'S AREA IS POSSIBLY DESIGNED WITH IMPROPER MATERIALS OR SHIELDING CAUSING THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINE TUBING TO CORRODE AND LEAK. *SLC
Feb 6, 2001
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
CONSUMER HAS HAD THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACED 7 TIMES, ON ONE OCCASION, THE PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING. *SLC
Jan 24, 2001
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT COME ON, TURNED THEM OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY CAME ON
Jan 1, 1999
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
GMC HAS HAD RECALLS ON THE BRAKES AND WINSHIELD WIPERS HOW COME THIS YEAR TRUCK WAS NOT RECALLED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLENDER WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND THATS NOT NORMAL ON ANY VEHICLE, NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL??
May 11, 2000

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCHClosed
GM REPORTED THAT THIS TSB WAS ORIGINATED AFTER A PLANT ENGINEER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM.THIS WAS A PLANT GENERATED COMPLAINT. ODI HAS NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.GM REPORTED 6 FROM OWNERS BEING PUZZLED BY THE HATCH AJAR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT, NOR A TREND, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
SQ97020 · opened Oct 6, 1997 · closed Nov 19, 1997