1994 GMC K2500
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
2 of 7 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving the bolt in the driver's seat broke. Causing the driver to fall backwards. Please describe. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-29
Drivers seat broke bracket where seat frame is upolstered around bottom portion on one side. Seat position is irregular and seat is electric. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-16
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Truck stalled, lost power, steering brakes. Happen also two years ago and had fuel injector pump replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-10-31 Drivers seat failure
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 GMC K2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1994 GMC K2500 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 GMC K2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 GMC K2500 have?
- 2 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.