Model year record

1994 Chevrolet C3500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 32 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V025000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 988,587
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-02-05
Owners notified: 1999-04-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS, CREW CABS, UTILITY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POLARITY OF THE WIRING FOR THE ZERO ADJUST BRAKE SWITCH REVERSED FROM WHAT WAS SPECIFIED ON THE SWITCH DRAWING. WITH THE REVERSED POLARITY, THE CONTACTS IN THE BRAKE SWITCH CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE SWITCH WILL PERFORM NORMALLY UNTIL THE BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train: clutch assembly	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	3	57,216 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	2	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	1	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.