Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1994 GMC Sierra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
- Summary
- IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
- Consequence
- IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.
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Owner complaints (190)
190 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 190 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 115 | 60.5% |
| Seats | 21 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system | 15 | 7.9% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 7.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 3.2% |
| Power train | 6 | 3.2% |
| Equipment | 5 | 2.6% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1.6% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1.6% |
How 1994 compares with other Sierra years
Best and worst Sierra years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18 | 1 |
| 1991 | 12 | 1 |
| 1992 | 30 | 3 |
| 1993 | 72 | 2 |
| 1994 | 190 | 3 |
| 1995 | 261 | 6 |
| 1996 | 246 | 2 |
| 1997 | 238 | 0 |
| 1998 | 190 | 0 |
| 1999 | 600 | 5 |
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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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1994 GMC Sierra FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 98V150001 (visibility), 95V241000 (seat belt), 95V242000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 GMC Sierra problems?
Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (115), Seats (21), Fuel system (15) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 Sierra compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 GMC Sierra model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 1999 the most (600). The 1994 drew 190. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.