1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and visibility (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 150,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Brakes3 30%
- Engine cooling2 20%
- Air bags1 10%
- Seats1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brake switch (at pedal) had to be replaced 3 times, starting at 70,000 mi. Others had to be replaced within weeks of use (aftermarket brand). Problem not fixed as of date. 1994 silverado VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10265189, filed 2009-04, 70,000 milesEngine cooling: “After buying the vehicle, the former owner said that the pdm would overheat and the engine would just fail and there would be no ability to steer or to brake. He said the only way to fix the problem was to move the pdm away from the fuel injection pump. He told me that I would have to wait an hour before the vehicle would be able to be restarted. He said the problem is that the pdm gets too hot which causes it to shut the engine down, which only stands to reason. The pdm is an electrical component in a small box attached to a piece of metal that reaches temperatures in excess of 300 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424553, filed 2011-09, 160,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers fail continually when in operation. If I wiggle the wiring where it plugs into wiper motor assembly they might work for a moment. This vehicle exhibits the same problems as all vehicles listed in recall #03v159000 , but Chevrolet refuses to accept it for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10167459, filed 2006-09, 140,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 140,000 and 160,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10034428Feb 1, 2010Fuel system. Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. Gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 | 4,000 | 3 | 4–5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 108 | 7,000 | 0 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 320 | 10,709 | 2 | 5 | 18 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 391 | 34,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 44 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 656 | 36,750 | 6 | 4–5 | 18 | 60 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 855 | 56,000 | 8 | 4–5 | 17 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 750 | 27,177 | 12 | 4–5 | 19 | 77 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,097 | 15,727 | 10 | 4–5 | 19 | 90 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 523 | 37,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 714 | 44,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 797 | 47,000 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,111 | 54,792 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 57 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 1,437 | 63,000 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 302 | 60,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 216 | 75,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 565 | 70,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 363 | 67,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 445 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 914 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 15 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 849 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 359 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 525 | 62,220 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 797 | 68,541 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 805 | 80,317 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 509 | 87,990 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 468 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 614 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 587 | 110,896 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 361 | 73,576 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 555 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 7 | 110,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 150,000 miles and the middle half falls between 140,000 and 160,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.