1994 GMC K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 GMC K1500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Owner complaints
20 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor fails to operate intermittently. GMC refuses to repair under the product defect notice. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers perform erraticly, not responding or quitting without any warning. manufacturer has been aware of problem, and has issued a technical service bulletin. please describe details. *ak
- Seats · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Recliner of the driver's side seat broke while traveling on highway. also, windshield wipers come on intermittently. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
The brake switch failed prior to recall notice 99v025. nlm
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Brake light switch isn't operable. brake lights are not seen when consumer applies brakes. switch has been replaced 5 times, plus 1 recall. *Ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system IS working intermittently. Consumer had contacted the manufacturer, and they can't determine the cause of the problem. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Recall component failed prior to recall notice (g98065-s). Mjs
- Seats
Seat on the passenger's side moves back and forth an the track, and IS very hard to lock in place. Once the seat IS locked in place, it wiggles. The prolbem has been reported to the dealer. The seat has not been fixed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
Brake switch contacts failed causing brake failure and resulting in vehicle to go into ditch from loss of control with damages to vehicle. Mjs.
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
Defect 1: rear axle seals failed, leaking axle grease onto rear brake drums, resulting in loss of rear brakes. oringinal failure was repaired in 1995 under warranty by astro motors, fairmont, wv. subsequent failure noted during brake check on 03/22/1999. dealer was contacted regarding warranty…
Defect 1: rear axle seals failed, leaking axle grease onto rear brake drums, resulting in loss of rear brakes. oringinal failure was repaired in 1995 under warranty by astro motors, fairmont, wv. subsequent failure noted during brake check on 03/22/1999. dealer was contacted regarding warranty repair information and could/would not locate since I couldn't provide a repair order number. local dealer IS trying to obtain information from GMC. defect 2: front calipers rusted in closed position due to corrossive road chemicals. this resulted in loss of stopping ability and premature failure of front brakes and scoring of rotors. note this vehicle has less than 26,000 miles on it. it IS driven daily a 6 mile round trip to work. it IS disturbing that the rear seals noted as defect 1 have failed a second time and the dealer/company does not seem to be able to locate any records of original warranty repair. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The sending unit on the fuel tank had to be replaced because of severe corrosion on the fuel line leading from the tank to the engine and on the return line. shouldn't these pressurized fuel lines be more resistant to corrosion than the tank? a hole eaten in the tank will leak onto the ground. a hole in these lines will spray fuel on the underside of the truck. thank you.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor failed almost resulting in a collision due to poor visibility.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers fail.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Slippage in the transmission.
- Visibility › Windshield
Glass IS separating from laminate, causing the windshield to bubble. *ak *slc
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Front driver's seat collapsed while vehicle was parked and without any type of impact. tt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The front driver and passenger side door can't close it in locked position . tt
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
Had problem with tailgate falling down often and eventually falling off. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle infrequently stalls/hesitates/shutsdown at high speeds. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Replaced engine oil pan due to oil leak. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Drivers seat failure
The complainants allege the drivers seat mounting fails, allowing the seat to move or tip rearward into a reclined position.
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
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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