1994 Chevrolet K15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
29 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper motor problem. windshield wiper motor worked intermittently. a recall was issued on this make/model and year; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *mr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wipers did not function properly and shut off at various times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the problem was the windshield wiper module. *jb the consumer stated that the problem occurred more than once. *scc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
There IS a recall on the part required to fix this problem, but gm does not recognize the problem on my vehicle. (Mfg. Campaign 98043).
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, would bounce up and down. Have been to dealership 3 different times for the problem. Brake pads & rotors been replaced but problem still exists. steering wheel does not work properly. When steering wheel IS turned right, would go left. *ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Driving 70-75 mph, had to pull to another lane to avoid truck; was returning to lane when hubcap came off & hit windshield; vehicle tilted left after tire came off. Towed to dealer & told lug:nuts:bolts were missing. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Heart inside a closed vehicle IS sufficient to allow the clutch pedal plastic bushing to expand and the clutch pedal to become disengaged from the clutch. *ak
- Suspension › Front
At high speeds (40-75mph) the vehicle drifts to the left or right.*ak consumer states the vehicle drifts left or right when driving at posted speeds and must make corrections at all times even when tires were changed and front end was checked and realigned 2 or 3 times by dealership, situation…
At high speeds (40-75mph) the vehicle drifts to the left or right.*ak consumer states the vehicle drifts left or right when driving at posted speeds and must make corrections at all times even when tires were changed and front end was checked and realigned 2 or 3 times by dealership, situation has been discussed with several shops but no one find the problem, however it has been discussed tht maybe it IS the power steering.*jb
- Seats
Purchase truck as savage and received recall and manufacturer will not do recall 95v246000. *ak
- Seats
Failure on the passenger side seat when driving the passenger side seat moves. *ak gm stated they would not assist consumer in correcting this problem since it was a used vehicle. *slc
- Vehicle speed control
In stop and go traffic, the cruise control engaged, resulting in rear ending another vehicle. Owner had other occasions. Please describe details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Front brakes worn out, causing failure. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Computer system shuts down, causing car to stall. *Dsh
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Powertain assembly, failure the differental pinion gear installed improperly which makes a loud noise, grinding noise. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Entering truck when high bucket seatback collapsed into back seat. Please describe details. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving seatback failed located @ hinge collapsing. This has occurred 3 to 4 times. Please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving or idling vehicle stalls out with no warning after incident service engine light sometimes comes on. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Purchase truck new when shift gear and down shift there IS a noise . tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle went into open throttle position, to stop vehicle applied the brakes, kept driving until vehicle went into closed position. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure, when engaged in gear on a slight incline, vehicle will roll back. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: applied brakes, did not slow down vehicle; caused extended stopping; resulted in an accident; no warning; rearended another vehicle. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Intermittently vehicle will stall when starting the ignition, loss of control. tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The drivers seat just broke at the point were you use it to recline. Please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The brake pedal go half way 3/4 of the way down when I try to come to a full stop have ABS anti-lock brake . tt
- Steering
Clicking noise in steering during turning maneuvers. tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seat back bolt broke, causing seat back to collapse. *aw
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 51298Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel).
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