The 1994 Chevrolet C/k Pickups has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,755,876 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY03V1590002003-04-281,755,876 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
19
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
14
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
4
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2
SEATS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1fires
EQUIPMENT
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
1
Total complaints60
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA02006 Opened 2002-05-31 · closed 2003-07-23
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…
InvestigationEA02006 Opened 2002-05-31 · closed 2003-07-23
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…
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