1994 Chevrolet K2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet K2500, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Was going approx. 15mph & heard a high pitch squeal, like metal to metal, coming from left rear brakes while in mountains. Took brakes apart & noticed pieces of metal on emergency brakes. Had them replaced after taking pieces out. Had taken vehicle in previously when light came on & nothing found.”
NHTSA complaint #849540, filed 1999-09“Emergency brake: dashboard handle becomes unattached from emergency brake rachet assembly, causing no release of emergency brake . Emergency brake rachet mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall works loose under normal conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #813165, filed 1997-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet K2500
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet K2500
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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