1994 GMC K1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%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 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 GMC K1500, 10% 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 1999-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 GMC K1500
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
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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