1994 GMC K1500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1994 GMC K1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
3
SEATS
2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
Total complaints29

What owners report

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

“Windshield wiper motor fails to operate intermittently. Gmc refuses to repair under the product defect notice. *jb”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 2003-04-04

“Recliner of the driver's side seat broke while traveling on highway. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 2001-08-01

“Recliner of the driver's side seat broke while traveling on highway. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”

SEATS · reported 2001-08-01

“The brake switch failed prior to recall notice 99v025. Nlm”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1999-06-18

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM · reported 1999-03-22

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL · reported 1999-03-22

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 1999-03-22

“Recall component failed prior to recall notice (g98065-s). Mjs”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1999-01-29

Defect investigations

Investigation PE97027 Opened 1997-06-17 · closed 1997-10-31

DRIVERS SEAT FAILURE

THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING FAILS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO MOVE OR TIP REARWARD INTO A RECLINED POSITION.

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 GMC K1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.