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1994 Gmc K1500 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

11 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

110,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior218.2%
Engine operation19.1%

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.

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
3
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
2
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
Electrical System:Ignition
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
Seats
1
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor3
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch2
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner2
Electrical System:Ignition1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch1
Seats1
Structure:Body:Tailgate1

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 3; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Seats: 1; Structure:Body:Tailgate: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

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
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

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: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 10 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.

1995
4
1996
2
2000
1
2001
1
2002
2
2003
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19954
19962
20001
20011
20022
20031

1995: 4; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 1

Pattern summary

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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 559258 · 2001-01-30 (January 30, 2001)

THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V025. NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559258 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 860030 · 2000-04-10 (April 10, 2000)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ISN'T OPERABLE. BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT SEEN WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, PLUS 1 RECALL. *AK *ML

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 860030 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 963719 · 1995-04-13 (April 13, 1995)

VEHICLE INFREQUENTLY STALLS/HESITATES/SHUTSDOWN AT HIGH SPEEDS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963719 at NHTSA ↗