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1994 GMC Vandura

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.
14
Latest Jan 31, 2003
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.
1
Latest May 9, 1994
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.
0
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.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 14 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 GMC Vandura, most frequently naming the brakes, seat belts and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is 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

  • Brakes425.0%
  • Seat belts318.8%
  • Driver assistance318.8%
  • Fuel system212.5%
  • Transmission16.3%
  • Heating & air conditioning16.3%
  • Exterior lighting16.3%
  • Airbags16.3%

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

1 campaign 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
94V087000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

May 9, 1994
2,255 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
The remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
EXPLORER VAN COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 14
BrakesTransmission
Filed Jan 31, 2003
Crash reported1 injury reported

THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION AND SPEEDOMETERS PROBLEMS. *AK *NLM

NHTSA ID
10006132
Incident
Jan 29, 2003
Brakes
Filed Jan 8, 2002

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
8001756
Driver assistanceExterior lighting
Filed May 15, 2001

WHILE DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON VEHICLE LOSES POWER, AND RECONNECTED VEHICLE SURGES TO 80MPH. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK STOP LAMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC

NHTSA ID
888252
Incident
Mar 8, 2001
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 13, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
740815
Incident
Feb 12, 2001
Seat belts
Filed Jul 14, 1999

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED WHEN REAR SOFA SEAT WAS RECLINED FOR BED. MJS

NHTSA ID
547157
Fuel system
Filed Jul 6, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ENGINE CUTS OFF. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW FUEL PUMP. *AK

NHTSA ID
841718
Seat belts
Filed Apr 5, 1999

WOULD BE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD COME UNDONE. WHEN TRYING TO RELATCH IT, IT WOULD FAIL TO LOCK. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER WHEN TIME PERMITS. *AK

NHTSA ID
836508
Incident
Dec 18, 1998
Fuel system
Filed May 27, 1998

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

NHTSA ID
535952
Incident
Jul 1, 1997

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

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

GMC Vandura by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2000100—
1999200—
1998300—
1996400—
1995341048.2
1994Viewing141038.2
1989200—
1987200—

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.