MYRModel Year Report

1994 GMC S15

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1994 GMC S15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:22:14.104Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC S15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 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 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaints 2001
1994: 6 complaints
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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, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH INJURY
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OUR 1994 GMC JIMMY WAS BEING DRIVEN BY MY WIFE AND HAD MY TWO CHILDREN INSIDE. SHE EXITED THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL FOOD STORE. AFTER CROSSING TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET, SHE NOTICED TRAFFIC STOPPED AHEAD FOR THE UPCOMING STOPLIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990906

WHEN APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980609

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE, DURING NORMAL BRAKING ON WET PAVEMENT VEHICLE PULLS TO EXTREME LEFT, DLR CAN'T RECREATE CONDITION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960910

VISIBILITY

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940125 — fuel system, gasoline

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 AMO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 94V014000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941208 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 94V228000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 GMC S15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V014000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V228000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.