1994 Chevrolet C20 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet C20, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2002-02“At any speed when applying brakes braking distance is not what it should be. Rear brakes not working properly, lock up. Front brakes replaced twice. Brakes are real bad on wet or icy roads.”
NHTSA complaint #880100, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 99V025000Feb 5, 1999Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the…Covers: Chevrolet C20 1994, GMC Suburban 1994, Chevrolet Suburban 1994 +7 more
- 93V152000Sep 15, 1993The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.Covers: Chevrolet C20 1994, GMC C15 1994, C35 1994 +11 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet C20
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet C20
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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