1994 GMC Sierra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1994 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 190 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.
“I have the cable that failed in my possession. When it failed it released the spare tire onto the highway. There could have been severe damage had it struck a person or another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #744730, filed 2001-04“The cooling coils for air conditioning unit loacated in front of radiator, the fins are closing up. The week of 6/21/99 I took it to the dealership for a brake switch recall and showed them this condition. I was told they had never seen this before, and had no resolve. Robert jacobs, works with me at my place of employment has the same year truck I have and his is the same way, 7/1/99 I walked through our parking lot and found 3 more Gmc trucks and 1 chevrolet truck with same condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #708156, filed 1999-07“While rotating tires noticed spare tire missing, and cable which held the emergency spare tire in place under vehicle had snapped due to corrosion/rust. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #891831, filed 2001-07“Cable that holds the spare tire up broke off, causing the tire to jam under the vehicle while lifting the vehicle 6 feet in the air, injuring the owner.”
NHTSA complaint #816840, filed 1997-10Related service bulletins
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Sierra
115 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology