1994 GMC K1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles, 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 K1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1994 GMC K1500. The part named most often is visibility, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and seats (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Brakes4 20%
- Seats4 20%
- Exterior lighting3 15%
- Engine cooling2 10%
- Fuel system2 10%
- Electrical system1 5.0%
- Equipment1 5.0%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers perform erraticly, not responding or quitting without any warning. Manufacturer has been aware of problem, and has issued a technical service bulletin. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8018962, filed 2002-09Brakes: “Defect 1: rear axle seals failed, leaking axle grease onto rear brake drums, resulting in loss of rear brakes. Oringinal failure was repaired in 1995 under warranty by astro motors, fairmont, wv. Subsequent failure noted during brake check on 03/22/1999. Dealer was contacted regarding warranty repair information and could/would not locate since I couldn't provide a repair order number. Local dealer is trying to obtain information from Gmc. Defect 2: front calipers rusted in closed position due to corrossive road chemicals. …”
NHTSA complaint #705409, filed 1999-04Seats: “Seat on the passenger's side moves back and forth an the track, and is very hard to lock in place. Once the seat is locked in place, it wiggles. The prolbem has been reported to the dealer. The seat has not been fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #838402, filed 1999-05Mileage 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 110,000 and 110,000 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 K1500 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 K1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 27 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | 110,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 GMC K1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1994 GMC K1500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 GMC K1500 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1994 GMC K1500 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 K1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 110,000 and 110,000 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.