1994 Gmc SIERRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
123 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
110,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 54 of 123 complaints (43.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 7.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 4.9% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 54 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 32 |
| Seats | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 2 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 54; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 32; Seats: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack: 2; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1
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 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 96 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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
1996: 1; 2000: 28; 2001: 25; 2002: 20; 2003: 24; 2004: 8; 2005: 9; 2006: 3; 2009: 1; 2011: 2; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 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 10034209 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 2003)
THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKES. *AK THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT ALWAYS DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER WAS UNSURE IF THEY COULD FIND THE CAUSE. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039736 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THE WIPERS OPERATED POORLY DUE TO A WIPER MOTOR DEFECT. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031578 · 2003-07-30 (July 30, 2003)
NHTSA RECALL 98-V-150-001 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. CONSUMER STATED HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10106810 · 2005-01-05 (January 5, 2005)
NHTSA RECALL 98V150001/ CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS. WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARE ON THEY WILL NOT GO OFF, AND CONSUMER MUST PLAY WITH THE WIPER SWITCH FOR A WHILE BEFORE THEY WILL TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING THEM ON THEY WILL NOT OPERATE. CONSUMER JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, AND PROVIDED THE VIN TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO WAS TELLING CONSUMER THE RECALL WAS OUT DATED, AND WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY OUT OF POCKET, AND MAYBE REIMBURSED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10106810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550324 · 2000-01-10 (January 10, 2000)
POSSIBLE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802276 · 1996-09-12 (September 12, 1996)
FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND LOSS OF BRAKES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 873802 · 2000-10-25 (October 25, 2000)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKAGE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 873802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 733688 · 2000-10-07 (October 7, 2000)
THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED AND SHIFTED HARD SINCE PURCHASE, I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS WITH REPORT OF " UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM" THE BRAKES PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 DIFFERENT TIMES THE ROTORS 1 TIME. WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK DUE TO THE FRONTEND SHIMMYING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ROTORS WHERE OUT OF ROUND. I HAVE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR OF PADS I WAS TOLD (NOT BY THE DEALER) THAT THE CALIPERS WHERE STICKING . THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING OCCASIONALLY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733688 at NHTSA ↗