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1994 GMC K1500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
20%of 20 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 K1500, 20% of the 20 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.

“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 1999-04

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996429%
19951141%
1994420%
1993325%
1992120%

Other parts of the 1994 GMC K1500

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC K1500

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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