Owners have filed 17 complaints
about the 1994 Chevrolet G Series with NHTSA between 1995 and 2005.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 41
Against the median year of the Chevrolet G Series. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 61
11.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1994 compares with every other Chevrolet G Series
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1994 Chevrolet G Series
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
529.4%
Median failure at 76,000 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
211.8%
Other & Unspecified
15.9%
Equipment & Accessories
15.9%
Seat Belts
15.9%
Tires
15.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15.9%
Suspension
15.9%
Body & Structure
15.9%
Airbags
15.9%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Electrical System
15.9%
Engine & Cooling
15.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 1995peak 4Feb 2005
Recalls on the 1994 Chevrolet G Series
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 199911936 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, the sliding side-door rear latch might have been replaced in service with a latch that was improperly riveted. In the event of a vehicle crash, the door may not perform as required and increased injuries could occur. Correction: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.
Recall 19931245,515 units in Canada
Brakes
Certain vehicles were built with a brake pedal push rod retainer missing, mispositioned or not properly seated. This condition could cause the stop lamp switch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in loss of brake operation and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected to ensure the brake pedal retainer is secure and fully seated in the groove and can be rotated a full 360 degrees in both directions.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Glendale, AZCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #485653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 76,000 milesPlymouth, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES FAILED. DEALER CLAIMED THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL 93V152000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10109422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Englewood, OH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WENT OUT. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE VERY WARM INSIDE.
NHTSA complaint #851649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apple Valley, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING AT 25 TO 35 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WERE HARD AND IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS BRICK BEHIND THE PEDAL. ALSO, BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE.AK
NHTSA complaint #844280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Burnie, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #510205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Burnie, MD
SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR AXLE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #510205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Burnie, MD
TIRES
TIRES REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #510205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Burnie, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #510205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #504772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oviedo, FL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELTS IN REAR BENCH SEAT DO NOT FIT RIGHT DUE TO WHERE THE ENDS ARE ANCHORED TO THE FRAME. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Colli, CO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO FAIL. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #484227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peoria, IL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ADHESIVE USED IN CONVERSION DESIGN GIVES OFF FUMES, IRRITATING EYES/NOSE.
NHTSA complaint #484491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendale, AZCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #485653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendale, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-152).
NHTSA complaint #485653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rochester, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55MPH AND UP. TT
NHTSA complaint #969309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Highway 5, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE OWNER UNABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL OF SPRAYING FLAME RETARDENT ON CURTAINS DUE TO LEAKING CONTAINER, UNABLE TO REPLACE. (STANDARD 302)
NHTSA complaint #489275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hanover PA, 00
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
AXLE SEAL LEAKED, SOAKING BRAKE SHOES, CAUSING ABS SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION/LOSS OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #489664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hanover PA, 00
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FRONT PINION SEAL LEAKED.
NHTSA complaint #489664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.