1994 GMC C1500
0 recalls, 28 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
28 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 5 |
| SEATS | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING DURING RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
SEATS
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
SEAT KEEPS BREAKING CONSUMER HAS HAD THIS SEAT REPAIRED 4 TIMES, THE SAME ONE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Dec 15, 2000
PISTON ON RIGHT FRONT CALIPER IS HANGING INSIDE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
SEATS
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
I HAVE HAD APPROXIMATELY 7 COMPLAINTS AND FAILURRES WITH DRIVERS SEAT. BOLTS, CABLES,LOOSE BOLTS AND PORTIONS OF SEAT REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL FROM GM THAT WAS INSTALLED IN MY TRUCK ON 6-17-96. "RECALL 94C62"- "GM12386793 16682 BOLT" "SV V9870 CAMP 94-C-62" - "AS PER GM INSTRUCTIONS INSTA... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #'S 98V150000 AND 98V150001. HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT GMC INDICATES THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. I HAVE RETAINED PART FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 22, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING DURNING RAINY WEATHER WINDSHELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Feb 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 18, 1997
THE REAR MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING ALONG WITH WITH THE SEAL AROUND THE TRANSMISSION. I ALSO BELIEVE THE VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING TOO. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I LEAVED IN AN APARTMENT FOR 3 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED MY TRUCK. IT WAS NOT UNTIL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 18, 1997
THE REAR MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING ALONG WITH WITH THE SEAL AROUND THE TRANSMISSION. I ALSO BELIEVE THE VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING TOO. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I LEAVED IN AN APARTMENT FOR 3 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED MY TRUCK. IT WAS NOT UNTIL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 21, 2000
Incident date: Apr 18, 1997
THE REAR MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING ALONG WITH WITH THE SEAL AROUND THE TRANSMISSION. I ALSO BELIEVE THE VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING TOO. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I LEAVED IN AN APARTMENT FOR 3 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED MY TRUCK. IT WAS NOT UNTIL... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 28, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. NEEDS TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nov 1, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
WHEN YOU STOP YOU ALWAYS HEAR A CLUNK. IT WILL MOVE YOU IN YOUR SEAT AS IF THE SEATS ARE LOOSE.THEY ARE NOT WE HAVE CKECKED.
SEATS
Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Jul 10, 1998
THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILURE, AND THE OWNER OF THIS TRUCK EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS LISTED ON THE INVESTIGATION. THE SEAT MOUNTING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FOURTH, PE 97 027. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Dec 15, 1996
WHEN TURNING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN IT'S RAINING THEY WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY WILL STOP, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HAPPENS AT ALL WIPER SPEEDS, SOMETIMES CONSUMER CAN RESTART WIPERS BY MOVING THE ARMS, DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE EV... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Dec 15, 1996
WHEN TURNING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN IT'S RAINING THEY WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY WILL STOP, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HAPPENS AT ALL WIPER SPEEDS, SOMETIMES CONSUMER CAN RESTART WIPERS BY MOVING THE ARMS, DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE EV... Read more
SEATS
Sep 11, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
WHILE GETTING INTO DRIVER'S SEAT, THE SEAT FRAME BOLT BROKE AWAY FROM THE TRACKS IN VEHICLE & SEAT GAVE WAY. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 6, 1996
Incident date: Nov 6, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE DIED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. OWNER IS CONCERND THAT DRIVER MAY BE IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF STALLING. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 4, 1996
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATBACK BOLTS BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE, HAVING LOT OF PLAY WHILE DRIVING. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
SEAT BELT BOLT BROKE DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY PRIOR TO RECALL. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Sep 11, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN YOU ARE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE PULLS BACK OR JERKS BACK. THIS HAPPENS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES IN (3) YEARS.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HAS BROKEN TWICE; TILTING BACKWARDS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, PASSENGER IS UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 13, 1995
Incident date: Nov 5, 1993
THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT CONSUMER STATES HE FEELS VEHCILE WAS IN A FLOOD. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 5, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
THE TRUCK SKIPS AND JERKS AND HAS ABS BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 7, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR GLASS WAS NOT TEMPERED PROPERLY. IT SHATTERED INTO LARGE CHUNKS. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 24, 1994
DRIVE SEAT BACK REST LOWER RECLINER RELEASE BROKE, RESULTING IN SEAT COLLAPSING WHILE DRIVING, REPLACED BOLT TWICE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 13, 1995
Incident date: Feb 12, 1995
STRAP HOLDING FUEL TANK UP FELL OFF. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jan 31, 1995
Incident date: Aug 30, 1994
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CHATTERED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. AT DEALERS FOR (4) DAYS NO SERVICE. RIGHT WHEEL LOCKED UP AFTERWARDS. BRAKE PAD NOT IN LOCK POSITION. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 23, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT OPERATE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 GMC C1500
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020864016
Jul 1, 2002
162310 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
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
GMC C1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C1500 across all model years (1970, 1993).
26
Total Recalls
161
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC C1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 0 | 28 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |