MYRModel Year Report

1994 GMC Vandura

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1994 GMC Vandura
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:03.440Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1994: 14 complaints 1994 14 1995: 34 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1994: 14 complaints 1994 14 1995: 34 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1994: 14 complaints 1994 14 1995: 34 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1994: 14 complaints

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YearComplaints
19872
19892
199414
199534
19964
19983
19992
20001

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

3 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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Vehicle does not slow down when accelerator pedal is softly released at speeds above 15MPH to speeds below 45 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-14

Seat belts

3 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

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Experienced intermittent shoulder/lap belt failure, when belt won't pull out or retract, belt becomes twisted, rendering it inoperative.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-21

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Power train

1 of 14 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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The ABS brakes locked up when applied. The vehicle also experienced transmission and speedometers problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-31

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-05-11Equipment94V087000 The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

    Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 GMC Vandura — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V087000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 GMC Vandura 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 Vandura?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Vandura have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.