MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet Pickup

● Typical for this model
1994 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:26:50.705Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1994: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 52%

52% of complaints: visibility — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH
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GM HAD A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE WIPERS ON THEIR SUBURBANS, BUT IT DID NOT INCLUDE PICK UP TRUCKS. I PERSONALLY KNOW OF 3 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020318

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER SAW A RECALL THAT STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS RECALLED UNDER RECALL #03V159000, WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO BE MAILED OUT SOMETIME THIS MONTH ACCORDING TO ODI.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030515

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSISTOR BOARD THAT COMPLETES THE CONNECTIONS TO THE WIPER MOTOR, FAILED ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE WIPERS WOULD WORK FINE ON A DRY/SUNNY DAY, BUT IF IT WERE HUMID/FOGGY, THE WIPERS WOULD FAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030114

SEATS 12%

12% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner and head restraint.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS REAR-ENDED (35 MPH) WHILE STOPPED. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER SEAT FRAME CRACKED IN TWO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010725

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch.

CRASH
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The contact called on behalf of a 1994 Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact stated while driving uphill at night, she suddenly noticed that there was a vehicle at a complete stop in front of her.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230427

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19940617 — PE (closed 19941031)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

I 19960517 — PE (closed 19960930)

CRACKING/FRACTURE OF CHASSIS FRAME RAILS

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

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 WITH

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.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.