- The problem
- The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- The risk
- If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Vehicle safety record
1994 GMC K15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1994 GMC K15 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in December 1995 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical K15 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1994 GMC K15 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "Windshield mounting."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
- The problem
- Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.
- The risk
- If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
- The problem
- The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. In either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, "Seating systems."
- The risk
- The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.
- The problem
- The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.
- The risk
- Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning.
- The fix
- Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.
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No complaints about the 1994 GMC K15 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC K15: every year compared
All K15 years1994 GMC K15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 GMC K15 | 0 | 5 | F | |
| 1994 GMC 1500 | 29 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 GMC C1500 | 25 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 GMC C15 | 7 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 1994 GMC C Series(light) | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 GMC 3500 | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1994 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1994 GMC C/K Pickups | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1994 GMC C Series(medium) | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1994 GMC K15
Does the 1994 GMC K15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1994 GMC K15: seats (December 1995); windshield (October 1994); lower arm (April 1994); seats (December 1993) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1994 GMC K15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1994 GMC K15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC K15 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1994 GMC K15 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data