GMC VanduraModel year report

1994 GMC Vandura Problems

Complaints: 14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 15 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 GMC Vandura (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1994 GMC Vandura. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and vehicle speed control (3). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “Would be driving at different speeds, and seat belt buckle would come undone. When trying to relatch it, it would fail to lock. Will be taken vehicle to dealer when time permits.”

NHTSA complaint #836508, filed 1999-04

Vehicle speed control: “While driving with speed control on vehicle loses power, and reconnected vehicle surges to 80mph. Dealer has repaired vehicle. Stop lamp failed and was replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #888252, filed 2001-05

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 GMC Vandura version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Vandura G15/25 2WD	4.3L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	15	20	16	$4,200
Vandura G15/25 2WD	5.0L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	13	17	15	$4,450
Vandura G15/25 2WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	12	17	14	$4,800
Vandura G35 2WD	4.3L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	15	20	16	$4,200
Vandura G35 2WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	12	16	13	$5,150
Vandura G15/25 2WD	6.5L 8-cyl · diesel	4-speed automatic	15	20	16	$6,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

94V087000May 9, 1994
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The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

Recall details for the 1994 GMC Vandura → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Other model years of the GMC Vandura

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1995	34	109,500	1	—	14	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1994	14	—	1	—	15	—	Not enough data

All GMC Vandura model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 GMC Vandura have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1994 GMC Vandura as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 GMC Vandura is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.

Has the 1994 GMC Vandura been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 GMC Vandura get?

The EPA rates the 1994 GMC Vandura (Vandura G15/25 2WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.