1994 Chevrolet Sonoma Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
2crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving on highway noticed that engine check light came on. Consumer continued to drive. Contacted dealer, and had the engine replaced. Was told by the dealer that a line/hose to the engine was not attached properly . *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · reported 1999-06-27

“While driving on highway noticed that engine check light came on. Consumer continued to drive. Contacted dealer, and had the engine replaced. Was told by the dealer that a line/hose to the engine was not attached properly . *ak”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 1999-06-27

“Windshield wipers will stop at any given time. If consumer jiggles circuit board they will come back on. But, problem is intermittent. *ak the wiper motor was replaced twice and electrical connections were replaced but the problem was not solved. Jiggling the circuit board is the only solution so…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 1998-01-01

“Windshield wipers will stop at any given time. If consumer jiggles circuit board they will come back on. But, problem is intermittent. *ak the wiper motor was replaced twice and electrical connections were replaced but the problem was not solved. Jiggling the circuit board is the only solution so…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1998-01-01

“Driver applied the brakes and vehicle kept on rolling about 20-30 feet. Driver noticed that the brakes went all the way to the floor. Once the driver attempted to stop, the vehicle was rear ended. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1997-07-01

“Owner has abs brakes, when brakes are used they lock up, owner also notes that vehicle was taken to dealers they said the rear brakes were worn. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1996-10-28

“Anti-lock brakes lock up continuously, accident occurred on one occasion due to loss of control, repairs made however problems continue.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1995-11-01

“Antilock brakes failed six times, once causing an accident.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1995-02-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Chevrolet Sonoma as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.