1994 Chevrolet K15: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
86,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 24 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 6; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seats: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 23 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 | 14 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 14; 1996: 8; 2003: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10019431 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND SHUT OFF AT VARIOUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050219 · 2004-03-23 (March 23, 2004)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *MR
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489215 · 1995-04-11 (April 11, 1995)
SEAT BACK BOLT BROKE, CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501551 · 1996-01-04 (January 4, 1996)
COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING CAR TO STALL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501551 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502046 · 1996-03-04 (March 4, 1996)
FRONT BRAKES WORN OUT, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958571 · 1995-01-11 (January 11, 1995)
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK REST BROKE, RESULTING IN COLLAPSING BACK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959116 · 1995-01-23 (January 23, 1995)
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE WHEN TRUCK WAS BACKING OUT OF LOT, WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE SEAT WENT STRAIGHT BACK, CAUSING WIFE TO BURN HAND. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960039 · 1995-02-13 (February 13, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS CAME OUT OF TRANSMISSION ALLOWING IT TO SHIFT. TRUCK HAS UNKNOWN SOUND CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960039 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.