Total Complaints
12 filings
CHEVROLET C25 · model year
1994 CHEVROLET C25
12 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHEVROLETC25 carries 12 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1994 C25 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by electrical system:ignition (2) and seats:front assembly:recliner (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1994 C25, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19970325POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
BEARINGS REPLACED DUE TO SPINNING ON SHAFT.
19970325POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DRIVE TRAIN RING GEAR AND PINION REPLACED.
19970325POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
TRANSMISSION HOUSING REPLACED.
19970123SEATS
SPOT WELDED NUTS TORE FROM SEAT FRAME, ALLOWING SEAT TO TIP BACK. SEAT FRAME METAL IS ROLLED TOO THIN. *AK
19960819POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AT LEAST 15 TIMES, WHEN APPLIED, CLUTCH GOES TO FLOOR, CLUTCH, CYLINDER LINE BREAKS, CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, ALSO TRANSMISSION HANGS IN GEAR, NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES.*AK
19960819POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AT LEAST 15 TIMES, WHEN APPLIED, CLUTCH GOES TO FLOOR, CLUTCH, CYLINDER LINE BREAKS, CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, ALSO TRANSMISSION HANGS IN GEAR, NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES.*AK
19960402ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES AND ALSO CUT OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK
19951212FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PURCHASE TRUCK NEW GAS IS GETTING INTO OIL PAN . TT
19950816ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING, DIFFICULT TO START VEHICLE. TT
19950622SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE FRONT DRIVER SEATBACK BRACKET BROKE. TT
19950425SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKING SUDDENLY. TT
19950221SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP WHEELS LOCKED MPMENTARILY BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AT LEAST 10 TO 15 FEET. TT
Compare 1994CHEVROLETC25 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 CHEVROLET C25 have?▼
The 1994 CHEVROLET C25 has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET C25?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET C25 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION and SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET C25 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1994 CHEVROLET C25; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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