1994 Gmc K1500: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
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.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 18.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| 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 | 1 |
| 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: 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10013977 · 2003-04-04 (April 4, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. GMC REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER THE PRODUCT DEFECT NOTICE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013977 at NHTSA ↗
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 8002973 · 2002-01-28 (January 28, 2002)
RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8002973 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800400 · 1996-08-02 (August 2, 1996)
GLASS IS SEPARATING FROM LAMINATE, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BUBBLE. *AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8018962 · 2002-09-18 (September 18, 2002)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS PERFORM ERRATICLY, NOT RESPONDING OR QUITTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8018962 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 960325 · 1995-02-21 (February 21, 1995)
REPLACED ENGINE OIL PAN DUE TO OIL LEAK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960325 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 ↗
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.