1994 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 GMC Sierra, 7% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Dt: the contact owns a 1994 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that there was an increase in stopping distance when the brakes were applied at lower speeds. The contact stated that the condition were worse when the roads were wet. When the vehicle was in the 4- wheel drive mode the ABS system w automatically shut off, and the vehicle stopped without any problems. Also, when the vehicle in the 2-wheel drive mode a problem would always occurred when braking. The contact stated that while driving he tried to stop to avoid hitting a deer, but could not even though both feet were applied to the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138491, filed 2005-10, 54,000 miles“The transmission has slipped and shifted hard since purchase, I returned it to the dealer on several occassions with report of unable to find problem the brakes pads have been replaced 5 different times the rotors 1 time. Weeks after purchase I had to take it back due to the frontend shimmying when applying the brakes it was found that the rotors where out of round. I have had excessive wear of pads I was told (not by the dealer) that the calipers where sticking . The windshield wipers stop working occasionally.”
NHTSA complaint #733688, filed 2000-10“The consumer stated that while using the windshield wipers and without any indication the wipers operated poorly due to a wiper motor defect. The brakes failed twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10039736, filed 2003-12“When driving in damp or wet weather conditions the rear brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to skid to a stop, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the cylinder. Also has turned the durms and replaced the brake shoes, and the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #810876, filed 1997-05“Brake hoses were shredding off inside and temporarily blocking the brake fluid when the brakes were applied, this problem caused the consumers vehicle to pull to the left when applying the brakes. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #555929, filed 2000-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Sierra
115 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC Sierra
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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