1994 Chevrolet C SERIES(LIGHT) problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 27 complaints (18.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 33.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 7.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 2; Suspension:Front: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 6 |
1995: 21; 1996: 6
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 478293 · 1995-01-04 (January 4, 1995)
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE AND FELL BACKWARDS TWICE WHILE BRAKING, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 479305 · 1995-01-09 (January 9, 1995)
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479305 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 479604 · 1995-03-23 (March 23, 1995)
TRANSMISSION JUMPS FORWARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE/DRIVE GEAR. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480014 · 1995-01-26 (January 26, 1995)
TRANSMISSION MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE AFTER 5 REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488220 · 1995-09-19 (September 19, 1995)
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489428 · 1995-05-11 (May 11, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489428 at NHTSA ↗