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1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup, most recently filed April 2003. Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 03V159000 Filed Apr 28, 2003

GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Repair progress not yet reported1,755,876 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (52)

52 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 52.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1994 compares with other C/K Pickup years

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Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup FAQ

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 03V159000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickup problems?

Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (34), Exterior lighting (5), Seat belts (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 1994 C/K Pickup compare with other years?

Among the 1990–1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickup model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1998 the most (78). The 1994 drew 52. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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