1994 GMC K1500
1 recalls, 29 complaints - 2 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 4, 2003
Incident date: Apr 4, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. GMC REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER THE PRODUCT DEFECT NOTICE. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 18, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS PERFORM ERRATICLY, NOT RESPONDING OR QUITTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEATS
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
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
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Jun 18, 1999
THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V025. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 12, 1995
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ISN'T OPERABLE. BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT SEEN WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, PLUS 1 RECALL. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jan 29, 1999
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (G98065-S). MJS
SEATS
May 25, 1999
SEAT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MOVES BACK AND FORTH AN THE TRACK, AND IS VERY HARD TO LOCK IN PLACE. ONCE THE SEAT IS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WIGGLES. THE PROLBEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
May 10, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1998
BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS FAILED CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE TO GO INTO DITCH FROM LOSS OF CONTROL WITH DAMAGES TO VEHICLE. MJS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 22, 1999
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 R... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Apr 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 22, 1999
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 R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Apr 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 22, 1999
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 R... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 13, 1998
Incident date: Nov 10, 1998
THE SENDING UNIT ON THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FUEL LINE LEADING FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE AND ON THE RETURN LINE. SHOULDN'T THESE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINES BE MORE RESISTANT TO CORROSION THAN THE TANK? A HOLE EATEN IN THE TANK WILL LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. A ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Apr 25, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 27, 1997
AIR CONDITION FAILED, CAUSING NOISE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
LOSS OF POWER.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 1997
SLIPPAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
GAS SMELL RELEASED INSIDE THE CAB.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
May 27, 1997
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
May 27, 1997
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING LEAKAGE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 2, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1996
GLASS IS SEPARATING FROM LAMINATE, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BUBBLE. *AK *SLC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 22, 1995
FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 7, 1995
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN'T CLOSE IT IN LOCKED POSITION . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
May 3, 1995
Incident date: Apr 20, 1995
HAD PROBLEM WITH TAILGATE FALLING DOWN OFTEN AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
VEHICLE INFREQUENTLY STALLS/HESITATES/SHUTSDOWN AT HIGH SPEEDS. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 19, 1995
DRIVERS SEATBACK BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING FREE MOVEMENT. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 21, 1995
REPLACED ENGINE OIL PAN DUE TO OIL LEAK. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 GMC K1500
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
GMC K1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC K1500 across all model years (1967, 1996).
41
Total Recalls
106
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GMC K1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 1 | 29 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |