MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet C10

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1994 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:13.955Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
15

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 20 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 20 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 20 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1994: 20 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19814
19824
19833
19843
19857
19867
19871
19887
19895
19903
19913
19929
19939
199420
199540
199616
19977
19981
19993
20001
20010

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

11 of 20 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

Windshield/wiper failure on 1994 Chevrolet C10. Noticed on NHTSA's website that there is a recall # 98V150001 and also a recall notice from consumer report involving this problem. Chevy advised that there is not current recall for this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-21

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wiper wiring as stated in recall 98 v 150 001; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-16

Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper intermittenly works. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-16

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving vehicle started surging, pulled over checked and found nothing. Started vehicle up again, before moving the vehicle it caught on fire. Fire department came to put the fire out. Dealer not aware of the defect.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-05

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Seats

3 of 20 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 20 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

FIRE

Structure

1 of 20 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing tailgate.

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1993-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic93V152000 The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.

    Remedy: Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993-12-23Seats93V216000 The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. In either case, the vehicles fail…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-04-14Suspension94V060000 Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently…

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-10-28Visibility94V212000 The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.

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    1995-09-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-12-22 Front seat back collapse
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    1996-03-07Seats95V246000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-03-14Seat belts95V241000 If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(S).

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-08-19Seats96E010000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

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    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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    1999-04-12Exterior lighting99V025000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    Date not on fileSeat belts95V242000 These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(S) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling95I005000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5L diesel engine. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573.

    Remedy: Dealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V242000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95I005000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 93V152000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 93V216000 · Seats
  • Recall 94V060000 · Suspension
  • Recall 94V212000 · Visibility
  • Recall 95V246000 · Seats
  • Recall 95V241000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96E010000 · Seats
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 99V025000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chevrolet C10 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet C10?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet C10 have?
15 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.