Model year record

1994 GMC Sierra

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 221 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V242000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
40
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-13

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V241000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
630,099
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-13
Owners notified
1996-03-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor63100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer49102,000 mi
Seats14120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump10
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip854,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner5
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1145,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1150,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1185,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1104,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: springs1
Visibility140,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1115,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages145,000 mi

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half 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.