Chevrolet K15 1994
Model K15 made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 34 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding power train.
Model 1994
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 667202A | 02/01/1997 | 66-72-02 | 51298 | Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| While driving or idling vehicle stalls out with no warning after incident service engine light sometimes comes on. tt | |||
| 09/18/1995 | |||
| Intermittently vehicle will stall when starting the ignition, loss of control. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Computer system shuts down, causing car to stall. *dsh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Purchase truck new when shift gear and down shift there is a noise . tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, when engaged in gear on a slight incline, vehicle will roll back. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 06/24/1997 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Heart inside a closed vehicle is sufficient to allow the clutch pedal plastic bushing to expand and the clutch pedal to become disengaged from the clutch. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| While driving, bolts came out of transmission allowing it to shift. truck has unknown sound clunking in driveline. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| Powertain assembly, failure the differental pinion gear installed improperly which makes a loud noise, grinding noise. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passenger seat belt jammed in base rendering it inoperative. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| Purchase truck as savage and received recall and manufacturer will not do recall 95v246000. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Failure on the passenger side seat when driving the passenger side seat moves. *ak gm stated they would not assist consumer in correcting this problem since it was a used vehicle. *slc | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/07/1996 | |||
| Entering truck when high bucket seatback collapsed into back seat. please describe details. *ak | |||
| While driving seatback failed located @ hinge collapsing. this has occurred 3 to 4 times. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1995 | |||
| The drivers seat just broke at the point were you use it to recline. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Seat back bolt broke, causing seat back to collapse. *aw | |||
| 01/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat broke when truck was backing out of lot, when placed in drive seat went straight back, causing wife to burn hand. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Both driver and passenger seat back rest broke, resulting in collapsing back. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 4 | ||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, would bounce up and down. have been to dealership 3 different times for the problem. brake pads & rotors been replaced but problem still exists. steering wheel does not work properly. when steering wheel is turned right, would go left. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1995 | |||
| Abs: applied brakes, did not slow down vehicle; caused extended stopping; resulted in an accident; no warning; rearended another vehicle. tt | |||
| The brake pedal go half way 3/4 of the way down when i try to come to a full stop have abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/26/1995 | |||
| Vehicle went into open throttle position, to stop vehicle applied the brakes, kept driving until vehicle went into closed position. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 4 | ||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, would bounce up and down. have been to dealership 3 different times for the problem. brake pads & rotors been replaced but problem still exists. steering wheel does not work properly. when steering wheel is turned right, would go left. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Front brakes worn out, causing failure. *sd | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 11/03/1994 | |||
| Clicking noise in steering during turning maneuvers. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 4 | ||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, would bounce up and down. have been to dealership 3 different times for the problem. brake pads & rotors been replaced but problem still exists. steering wheel does not work properly. when steering wheel is turned right, would go left. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | 06/29/1994 | ||
| At high speeds (40-75mph) the vehicle drifts to the left or right.*ak consumer states the vehicle drifts left or right when driving at posted speeds and must make corrections at all times even when tires were changed and front end was checked and realigned 2 or 3 times by dealership, situation has been discussed with several shops but no one find the problem, however it has been discussed tht maybe it is the power steering.*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| In stop and go traffic, the cruise control engaged, resulting in rear ending another vehicle. owner had other occasions. please describe details. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/26/1995 | |||
| Vehicle went into open throttle position, to stop vehicle applied the brakes, kept driving until vehicle went into closed position. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/25/1999 | 7 | 12/01/1993 | |
| There is a recall on the part required to fix this problem, but gm does not recognize the problem on my vehicle. (mfg. campaign 98043). | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 86000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about a windshield wiper motor problem. windshield wiper motor worked intermittently. a recall was issued on this make/model and year; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *mr | |||
| 2 | |||
| The windshield wipers did not function properly and shut off at various times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the problem was the windshield wiper module. *jb the consumer stated that the problem occurred more than once. *scc | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 01/22/1997 | 0 | 11/09/1996 | |
| Driving 70-75 mph, had to pull to another lane to avoid truck; was returning to lane when hubcap came off & hit windshield; vehicle tilted left after tire came off. towed to dealer & told lug:nuts:bolts were missing. *ak | |||