1994 GMC Pickup
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
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Wheels fail to lock upon acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-06
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
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Windshield wipers operated intermittently, causing poor visibility to the driver. This vehicle was not included in recall 98V150001 due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-11
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Seats
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
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Driver's side seat bolts broke off during a collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-01
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-05-10Exterior lighting06E040000 Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors…
Remedy: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began May 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E040000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1994 GMC Pickup 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 Pickup?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Pickup 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.