1994 GMC C1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 GMC C1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1994 GMC C1500. The part named most often is seats, with 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by visibility (6) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Seats7 28%
- Seat belts3 12%
- Brakes2 8.0%
- Electrical system1 4.0%
- Engine cooling1 4.0%
- Fuel system1 4.0%
Example complaints
Seats: “There was an investigation on the driver's seat failure, and the owner of this truck experienced the same problem that was listed on the investigation. The seat mounting broke which caused the seat to rock back and fourth, pe 97 027.”
NHTSA complaint #825338, filed 1998-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving during rainy weather windshield wipers failed, recall 03v159000 was issued on this problem. However, dealership would not perform recall repairs because the VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10071657, filed 2004-04, 55,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The rear main seal is leaking along with with the seal around the transmission. I also believe the valve cover gaskets are leaking too. I have been told that the rear main seal has been a problem with these trucks. I leaved in an apartment for 3 years after I purchased my truck. It was not until I bought my house that I realized this problem which problem had been a problem for a long time. I was just wondering if their was anything that the dealer is responsible for at this point or am I sol?”
NHTSA complaint #719067, filed 2000-02Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 GMC C1500 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. 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 GMC C1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15 | 29,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 25 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 21 | 75,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 GMC C1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1994 GMC C1500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 GMC C1500 is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by visibility with 6.
Has the 1994 GMC C1500 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 GMC C1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 55,000 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 28, 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.