1994 Chevrolet C/k Pickups
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. Newest first.
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Owner complaints
52 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet c/k pickup. The contact was driving 35 mph in rainy weather when the windshield wipers failed. the contact stated that the wipers would only work intermittently before the failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact there were no recalls for the…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet c/k pickup. The contact was driving 35 mph in rainy weather when the windshield wipers failed. the contact stated that the wipers would only work intermittently before the failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact there were no recalls for the windshield wipers and he would have to pay for any repairs. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The windshield wipers were not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
- Equipment · Latches/locks/linkages
1994 chevy pickup truck spare tire holder cable rusted and then broke without warning, can release spare tire on highway. My brother almost hit on head while checking tire pressure of spare tire. *tr 4/2/09 consumer IS updating information. *nj updated 04/06/09*jb
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission
Facsimile from senator cornyn on behalf of constituent re problems with his 1994 chevrolet truck. *nj while driving, the consumer noticed white smoke emitting from the tailpipe. the consumer pulled over, exited the vehicle and noticed fire was coming from the hood on the passenger side near the front of the engine compartment. The consumer stated he did have a transmission overhaul previously. *Jb
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Switch/wiring · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
My wipers work at times, however most of the time I cannot get them to work at all. I have the same year make and model that IS included in recall# 03v159000. However, according to my vin, my truck IS not included in this recall. The recall IS due to a defect which if present will cause your…
My wipers work at times, however most of the time I cannot get them to work at all. I have the same year make and model that IS included in recall# 03v159000. However, according to my vin, my truck IS not included in this recall. The recall IS due to a defect which if present will cause your wipers to do exactly what my wipers are doing. this IS obviously the same issue on more vin's than originally considered. gm/chevrolet should do the right thing and replace all of these defective wiper motor components. it IS too dangerous to be driving in the rain and all of a sudden your wipers stop working for them not to. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet c/k pickup. the windshield wipers have been working intermittently since 1996 and will not shut off by themselves. the vehicle has to be turned off and restarted. the failure was noticed while driving 50 mph. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 163,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 01/14/08 *bf
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire blew out on rt 95 near brunswick, ga. tires had approximately 10/32 tread and have never been run low. belt completely seperated and destryed fender flare. *nm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Dunlop tire failure - blowout. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Brake lights do not work on 1994 chevy Z71 pick up. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Wiper motor has quit a few times when driving in the rain . I've had to get out in the rain and tap on the motor to get the wipers going . So I ended up replacing the complete unit out of my own pocket . I didn't know about a recall at the time so I ended up spending money to replace the unit . Then I find out the driver door IS sagging and there IS a recall on that
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the windshield wipers work intermittently. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wipers. the vehicle has the problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the turn signal arm was replaced. this did not repair the problem. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wipers. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it IS not included in the recall due to the vin.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
My 1994 chevrolet truck IS experiencing intermittent problems with the operation of the windshield wipers. There IS a recall notice for this exact problem (#03v159000). I've contacted the dealership and chevrolet who state my vin# IS not included in this recall. I beleve this recall should be extended to include my truck and possibly other manufactured with it.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Nhtsa campaign ID number 03v159000 windshield wipers works intermittently. *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Dt: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. There IS nhtsa recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wipers. When the contact called the manufacturer he was informed the recall repairs would not be done free of charge because of the mileage on the vehicle. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Dt: the windshield wiper motor circuit board worked intermittently. It worked when first purchased. the consumer started noticing this on april 13, 2005, but it did make a buzzing sound when it was not working. Contacted the dealer, and they confirmed the problem. It was not included in the…
Dt: the windshield wiper motor circuit board worked intermittently. It worked when first purchased. the consumer started noticing this on april 13, 2005, but it did make a buzzing sound when it was not working. Contacted the dealer, and they confirmed the problem. It was not included in the recall although it had the same exact problem that was listed on the recall. *Ak the consumer had the module replaced and now works fine. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor intermittent failure of wipers. I have to hit the wiper motor to get them working again. A recall was issued 03v15900 gm # 03023 but my vehicle was not included, exact same symptoms. Dealer stated vehicle not included in recall, but IS the exact same problem. *Jb
- Fuel system, diesel
Gm 6.5 diesel just shuts itself off going down the road lose power steering and power brakes good way to get people killed. Gm replaced one pump at 110,000 had the pump removed and rebuilt at 130,000 now it starting all over again . common problem with this style fuel system after looking on the internet called gm they didnot seem worried about it .
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers work intermittently or quit altogether. The circuit board for the wiper control has to be replaced. Many of these pu trucks and suv's have a recall, but not the older units. Losing your wipers in snow or rain IS not good. I think they should recall and replace all these units they have built. Our truck IS a 1993 but your form wouldn't take that year. I have many friends with the same trouble.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driverside seat belt reciever has broken.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
I am the original owner of a 1994 chevrolet silverado k1500 extended cab truck. the windshield wipers only work intermittently and have for some time. I could be driving down the highway in a rain storm and all of a sudden they decide to shut off completely. this IS a huge safety issue. I just…
I am the original owner of a 1994 chevrolet silverado k1500 extended cab truck. the windshield wipers only work intermittently and have for some time. I could be driving down the highway in a rain storm and all of a sudden they decide to shut off completely. this IS a huge safety issue. I just recently became aware of a recall for 1994 chevy trucks ( nhtsa campaign ID number : 03v159000 ). I contacted the local chevy dealership and was told that my vehicle IS not included in this recall. apparently the recall does not include enough vehicles because mine IS acting in a similar manner. thanks for your help. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
On august 17,1999 my wiper motor and circuit board had to be replaced on my 1994 chevrolet k1500 pickup. I just recently learned that there had been a recall (03v159000) on this item due to defective solder joints on the controller board. After notifying gm by phone I was told that "my vin number…
On august 17,1999 my wiper motor and circuit board had to be replaced on my 1994 chevrolet k1500 pickup. I just recently learned that there had been a recall (03v159000) on this item due to defective solder joints on the controller board. After notifying gm by phone I was told that "my vin number was not one of the vehicles under recall-i also went to my dealer that had replace the parts and they also stated that my vehicle was not on the recall list. I feel that any vehicle that had a wiper motor and circuit board replaced by dealer should be reimbursed for the cost of that item because if it was not defective it would still be working.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Liberator at lt245/75/16. Tire tread IS separating. has bulge in sidewall near tread. tires of same manufacturer with similar size have been recalled for this failure. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Nhtsa campaign 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Owner was driving through a rain storm and the windshield wipers worked intermittently, and sometimes not at all. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *Ak consumer purchased and installed parts. problem has not re-occurred. *tt
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Headlight switch shorted out causing headlights to turn off while driving. switch was hot and there was a smell of burning wires. switch was replaced with factory switch from chevrolet dealership and it repeated the problem.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Nhtsa campaign number 03v159000-windshield wiper motor - our pick-up, according to our chevy dealer does not qualify for this recall, although we have had to replace the part truck manuf. 1/94, k10753 missed recall by 2 months. Should maybe expand recall dates. *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10250079Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10246566Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- 10002567Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. This special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service regardless of ownership or for these vehicles currently outside of this coverage until february 29, 2004.
- 10001125Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures.
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