1994 GMC 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 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 GMC 1500, 14% of the 29 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.
“Brake problem started shortly after purchase. Dealer admitted there was a problem, but was unable to fix problem. Front brakes do all the braking, rear brakes are in new condition after 90000 miles. The driveline experiences a clunk. The trip setter is faulty, consumer is waiting for dealer to replaced the dash/gauge assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #875763, filed 2000-11“Brakes willnot hold when they get hot, pedal is soft and goes al the way to the floor, dealership is aware of problem. Consumer stated this conversion van front brake pads only lasts 14000 this is the 4th set of brake pads.”
NHTSA complaint #899001, filed 2001-11“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brake pedal goes straight to the floorboard. Three or four instances over the past years but two instances so far this year 1999. Dealer can't determine cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #847301, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 GMC 1500
11 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC 1500
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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