1994 GMC S15

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1994 GMC S15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:11:16.996Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 6 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2001: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 6 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2001: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 6 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1994: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19820
19830
19840
19851
19863
19873
19882
19898
19903
19918
19923
19934
19946
19953
19963
19972
19982
19991
20011

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-01-25Fuel system, gasoline94V014000 The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. The loss of fuel was in excess of the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.

  2. R
    1994-12-08Service brakes, hydraulic94V228000 A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.

Buy-smart checklist

1994 GMC S15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V014000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V228000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 1994 GMC S15 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 S15?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC S15 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.