Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls & problems

The 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe has 2 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints19filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityApr 28, 2003

Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 03V1590001,755,876 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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 A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

VisibilityJul 1, 1998

Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V1500011,557,585 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

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*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	10	2	2	—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve); Engine	3	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer	3	0	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	2	0	0	—
SteeringGear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	1	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET TAHOE S10. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING ABILITY. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO CURRENT RECALLS THAT APPLIED TO HIS VIN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 176,000.
Aug 1, 2008 · 176,000 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Dec 15, 2003 · 115,000 miles
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
MY S10 TAHOE BEGAN SPUTTERING AND STALLING COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING LAST WEEKEND. I JUST PICKED IT UP FROM THE SHOP AFTER HAVING THE EGR VALVE CLEANED (AMONG SEVERAL OTHER THINGS), ONLY TO HAVE IT LAST FOR THE 20 MINUTE DRIVE HOME BEFORE IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY STILL BE THE EGR VALVE BEING CLOGGED AGAIN - AND TO EXPECT THAT TO BE A REGULAR PROBLEM. IF IT'S NOT THE EGR THAT IS THE MAIN PROBLEM, THEN IT IS LIKELY THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THE PROBLEM IS, THE LITTLE PLASTIC TUBE THAT I NEED ON THE REGULATOR CANNOT BE BOUGHT ALONE. RATHER, I HAVE THE BUY THE WHOLE KIT AND PAY OVER $500 AND IT MAY NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE EGR IS GOING TO BE ON ONGOING PROBLEM. I…
Sep 1, 2003 · 103,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
A INTERNAL FUEL LINE INSIDE OF VORTEC MOTOR RUPTURE AND FUEL SPILL ALL OVER HIS ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Jan 1, 2001
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THOSE PARTS BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE VIN. *YH
Dec 1, 2001
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH DRIVER SEATBACK BROKE, NO INJURIES. *AK
Dec 15, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
IN DECEMBER 2001 THE BRAKE SYSTEM TOTALLY FAILED FOR AN INSTANT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VERY NEARLY CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. AGAIN ON FEB 6, 2002 THE SAME THING OCCURRED, AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WILL PRESENT THE VEHICLE TO A CHEVROLET DEALER IN HOPES OF HAVING IT FIXED. *AK
Feb 6, 2002
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
RECALL 98 V 150 000/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH; DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. AK *SLC
Jun 15, 2001

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

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosedLed to recall 03V159000
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
EA02006 · opened May 31, 2002 · closed Jul 23, 2003
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLTClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 99V130000
RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001