1994 Chevrolet C20 Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Chevrolet C20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet C20. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility (2) and air bags (1). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes4 33%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Seat belts1 8.3%
- Seats1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Consumer feels there is insufficient space between the brake pedal and the engine cover (this is a van with the engine cover located between the front passenger and drivers seat). When the driver removes his foot from the gas pedal it will occasionally get caught under the brake pedal. The consumer stated that this is a design defect.”
NHTSA complaint #564456, filed 2002-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Driver's side windshield has an irregularity, this causes driver's view to be obstructed, especially when it's raining. Area is not able to be cleaned when wiper is in use. Road is hard to discipher when the weather is clear and sunny.”
NHTSA complaint #894356, filed 2001-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V025000Feb 5, 1999Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Chevrolet C20 1994, GMC Suburban 1994, Chevrolet Suburban 1994 +7 more
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed…
- 95V246000Dec 21, 1995SeatsCovers: Chevrolet C20 1993–1994, C10 1993–1994, GMC C15 1993–1994 +9 more
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- 95V241000Dec 13, 1995Seat belts › FrontCovers: Chevrolet C20 1994–1995, GMC C15 1994–1995, C35 1994–1995 +4 more
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
- 95V242000Dec 13, 1995Seat belts › FrontCovers: Chevrolet C20 1994–1995, GMC C15 1994–1995, C35 1994–1995 +4 more
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- 94V212000Oct 26, 1994Visibility › WindshieldCovers: Chevrolet C20 1994, GMC C15 1994, K15 1994 +5 more
The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply…
- 94V060000Apr 5, 1994Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Chevrolet C20 1994, GMC C15 1994, C35 1994 +9 more
Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand…
See all 8 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet C20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet C20
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 | 196,930 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet C20 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet C20 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Chevrolet C20 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility with 2.
Has the 1994 Chevrolet C20 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.