1994 Chevrolet C1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
56 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
120,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 56 complaints (30.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 8.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.8% |
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 | 17 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 13 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 17; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 13; Seats: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Tires: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 5
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 43 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 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1996: 1; 2000: 15; 2001: 5; 2002: 5; 2003: 14; 2004: 3; 2005: 5; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10006627 · 2003-02-06 (February 6, 2003)
CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010078 · 2003-03-06 (March 6, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.8JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010078 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012053 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018038 · 2003-05-02 (May 2, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AND AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022172 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS RECALLED ON OTHER CHEVROLET TRUCKS. GM ALSO STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED THE RECALL. *AK *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022591 · 2003-06-06 (June 6, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025884 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
I OWN A 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXT CAB, 1/2 TON. THERE CONTINUES TO BE A PERSISTANT PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. WHEN APPLIED THEY PULL VERY HARD TO THE LEFT (INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC). THE BRAKE LINES ON THE FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 5 TIME IF NOT MORE WITH THE PROBLEM PERSISTING. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH NO RESOLVE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN LOOKED AT BY SEVERAL MECHANICS AND HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COLLASPED. THIS IS A PERSISTANT PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BY THE MANUFACTURER. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025884 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027043 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.*AK *JB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10027043 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.