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1994 Chevrolet K1500

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 20, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 100 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet K1500, most frequently naming the visibility, brakes and interior & seats categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA97023ClosedEngineering Analysis

DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILURE

Opened Oct 31, 1997
Closed Jun 1, 1999

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)

SEATS

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Body & structureBrakesVisibility
Filed Feb 20, 2017
Crash reported

REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU AND FAILED CAUSING LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. NO INJURIES THANK GOD. BUT IT WAS A BAD EXPERIENCE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP A 5000LB TRUCK AT ANY SPEED, I WILL ATTEST TO THAT!

NHTSA ID
10955703
Incident
Oct 15, 2015
Mileage
168,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 30, 2010

COOPER DISCOVERER M+S TREADWEAR FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10368415
Incident
Oct 1, 2010
Mileage
243,150 mi
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Jun 27, 2010

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF BOTTOM OF TRUCK ONTO THE ROADWAY BECAUSE OF RUSTED BRACKET COMPONENTS. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND AT THE TIME. HAVE NOT DECIDED ABOUT REPAIR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10340276
Incident
Jun 24, 2010
Mileage
208,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Apr 13, 2010

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THEN WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY COME ON AND GO OFF HALF WAY IN PROCESSION AND GET STUCK. *TR

NHTSA ID
10325469
Incident
Mar 12, 2010
Mileage
140,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,800.

NHTSA ID
10274992
Incident
Feb 1, 2009
Mileage
134,800 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 23, 2009

1994 CHEVROLET K1500. LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE CABLE HOLDER DESIGN THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER PICKUP TRUCKS, FEELS THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *NJ THE TIRE CABLE HAD RUSTED AND BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO DROP ON THE GROUND. *JB

NHTSA ID
10266908
Incident
Mar 1, 2009
Body & structure
Filed Dec 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION AND THE INSPECTOR SMELLED GASOLINE. THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE RUST AND THE FUEL AND TRANSMISSION LINES FAILED DUE TO THE RUSTED FRAME. AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2008, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,000. UPDATED 12/22/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/22/08. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE FILED A COMPLAINT OVER A YEAR AGO AND HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING. HE WAS TOLD HE WOULD RECEIVE PAPERWORK. UPDATED 03/12/10 UPDATED 03/22/10 UPDATED 07/15/10.*JB UPDATED 07/21/10.*JB UPDATED 06/08/11.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK WAS RUSTED AND BOTH THE MAIN STEEL JOINTS UNDER THE TRUCK ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WERE BAD. THE JOINTS WERE MADE OF SQUARED TUBULAR STEEL AS OPPOSED TO SOLID STEEL. UPDATED 04/29/14*JB UPDATED 07/02/14. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MULTI PART CONSTRUCTION OF THE TWO MAIN CARRYING BEAMS OF THE FRAME AT THE REAR AXLE WAS FLAWED AND DESIGNED TO FAIL. UPDATED 11/05/14. *JB

NHTSA ID
10250335
Incident
Apr 1, 2008
Mileage
99,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 19, 2006

I HAVE A 1994 CHEVY 1500 TRUCK THAT I HAVE FOUND TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS ARE INVOLVED IN A CHEVY RECALL BUT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED. IT HAS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE ONES INVOLVED IN YOUR RECALL. HOW EVER I AM REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THIS FIX. I DO NOT BELIEVE YOU VEHICLES HAVE BEEN LOOKED AT CLOSELY ENOUGH FOR ALL WITH THIS PROBLEM TO HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. OUR WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD IS NOT WORKING JUST AS ALL THE ONES THAT ARE COVERED. WE ARE VERY DISSATISFIED WITH SERVICE AT CHEVROLET. *NM

NHTSA ID
10171343
Incident
Oct 19, 2006
Mileage
125,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

020864016

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet K1500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996942050.3
19951182154.8
1994Viewing1002149.4
1993222046.8
1992162050.8
1991120—
1990730—
1989103041.2
1988102040.3

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.