1994 GMC Sierra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1994 GMC Sierra. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V150001Jul 1, 19981,557,585 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: GMC Sierra 1994–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.

  Possible consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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• 95V241000Dec 13, 1995630,099 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front
  Covers: GMC Sierra 1994–1995, C15 1994–1995, Chevrolet C20 1994–1995 +4 more

  Reported issue: If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.

  Possible consequence: If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).

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• 95V242000Dec 13, 199540 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front
  Covers: GMC Sierra 1994–1995, C15 1994–1995, Chevrolet C20 1994–1995 +4 more

  Reported issue: These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

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