1994 GMC Sierra 1500
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
1994: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 158 |
| 2000 | 181 |
| 2001 | 140 |
| 2002 | 166 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 212 |
| 2005 | 177 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 263 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| 2009 | 234 |
| 2010 | 167 |
| 2011 | 284 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 740 |
| 2015 | 720 |
| 2016 | 342 |
| 2017 | 354 |
| 2018 | 302 |
| 2019 | 648 |
| 2020 | 479 |
| 2021 | 585 |
| 2022 | 585 |
| 2023 | 486 |
| 2024 | 376 |
| 2025 | 117 |
| 2026 | 133 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
5 of 13 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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I have noticed through out the history of this vehicle that I own. A GMC 1500 sierra pickup truck (1994-2013), that the vehicle wipers would stop working while driving or not come on at all (Including the washer).
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-10
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the windshield wipers malfunctioned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-27
Visibility
5 of 13 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.
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Windshield wipers work intermittently and sometimes not at all. GMC has informed me that past recalls do not apply to my VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-07
Windshield wipers work intermittently and sometimes not at all. GMC informed me that past recalls do not apply to my VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-07
For several years, my wipers would intermittently stop. On more than one occasion it nearly caused a severe accident. Lately the wipers ceased altogether.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-22
Tires
2 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 GMC Sierra 1500. The vehicle was equipped with four goodyear wrangler authority tires, tire size LT265/75R16. The DOT number for the front driver side tire was PJW8H01V0515.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-03
Power train
1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train.
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I had wrote something that had like 4500 characters and you guys did not allow me to send it this is ridiculous I will have to cut and paste and send it in a…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-12
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 13 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1994 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Visibility/wiper: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 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 Sierra 1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.