Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1994
Model Silverado 1500 made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 13 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other.
Model 1994
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| PIE-0043 | 02/01/2010 | 10034428 | Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern. *pe | 11/15/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 160000 | ||
| After buying the vehicle, the former owner said that the pdm would overheat and the engine would just fail and there would be no ability to steer or to brake. he said the only way to fix the problem was to move the pdm away from the fuel injection pump. he told me that i would have to wait an hour before the vehicle would be able to be restarted. he said the problem is that the pdm gets too hot which causes it to shut the engine down, which only stands to reason. the pdm is an electrical componet in a small box attached to a piece of metal that reaches temperatures in excess of 300 degrees. he told me that i would have to reloate the pdm away from the fuel injetion pump in order to fix the problem and until i did this i would have to monitor the check engine light carefully. after purchsing the vehicle, i postponed fixing the problem and foolishly drove from phoenix to oregon. now, i realize how lucky i was that the engine didn't quit on me going 70 miles per hour down the hills and on the freeway or in los angles traffic. yesterday, it was 109 degrees in phoenix when i experienced the truck just quiting. i was driving at about 15 miles per hour when the truck just quit. there was no warning what so ever. it just quit. i couldn't steer it or brake or turn the steering wheel. i waited one hour in 109 degree heat and the truck restarted as the man had said. now after having experienced this, i am frightened to death to drive the vehicle and everything i am reading on the internet states that this problem can't be remedied with relocating the pdm with the relocation kit. i am scared to death to drive the truck and i am afraid if i drive it i will be putting not only myself, my 15 year old son in danger, but also anyone else that is driving on the freeway or highway with me. i will be seeking legal action. | |||
| 04/26/2008 | 180000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving between 65-70 mph, white smoke appeared from the tail pipe. before the contact opened the hood, flames appeared. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. updated 02-19-09 *bf updated 02/19/09. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 215000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph and applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. in order to stop the vehicle, he had to drive into a ditch. the vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the brake line was severely corroded. the manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 215,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 215000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph and applied the brakes and the vehicle would not stop. in order to stop his vehicle he had to pull into a ditch. the vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the brakeline was severely corroded. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 215,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Brake switch (at pedal) had to be replaced 3 times, starting at 70,000 mi. others had to be replaced within weeks of use (aftermarket brand). problem not fixed as of date. 1994 silverado vin. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 160000 | 1 | 10/30/1994 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a highway, there was an increased stopping distance upon applying brake pressure. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the main brake line rusted into rendering the brakes inoperable. the repair shop determined the brake line had corroded due to normal wear and tear. the contact was not aware of the vehicle being exposed to excessive road salts. the manufacturer was not notified. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/23/2006 | 140000 | 1 | 08/12/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the problem started gradually and has progressed to total failure. the wipers failed in the up position; however the wipers are not blocking the view of the driver. there is a nhtsa recall, 03v159000, regarding the windshield wiper/washer. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 08/30/2006 | 140000 | 2 | 04/30/2005 |
| Windshield wipers fail continually when in operation. if i wiggle the wiring where it plugs into wiper motor assembly they might work for a moment. this vehicle exhibits the same problems as all vehicles listed in recall #03v159000 , but chevrolet refuses to accept it for repair. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | FORT WASHINGTON | 20744 | JACK WINEGARDNER CHEVROLET | 301-292-6500 |
| MT | BILLINGS | 59102 | UNKNOWN | |
| TX | DENTON | 76209 | BILL UTTER FORD | 940-295-4130 |