Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN · model year
1994 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHEVROLETCHEVY VAN carries 5 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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 CHEVY VAN is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module (1) and visibility:windshield wiper/washer (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1994 CHEVY VAN, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180625UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A SMALL CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD RESULTED IN BIG CRACKS SPREADING ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD IN THE WINTER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED TO FREEZING.
Mileage: 800
20091020TIRES
FRONT TIRE DELAMINATED. TIRE HAD ABOUT 3000 MILES USAGE ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 20,000
20060911VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
GM WIPER RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS A 94 CHEVROLET VAN AND IS NOT LISTED IN THE WIPER RECALL. HOWEVER IT IS NOW SHOWING THE SAME SIGNS OF A FAILURE AS THE RECALLED VEHICLES. ( I ALSO HAD A 95 GMC WITH THE FAILURE) MY DEALERS SAYS IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
Mileage: 133,400
20040916SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKES) COMPUTER & SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. *JB
20021211FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN AND/OR FIT OF THE TANK, WHICH CAUSES CONTINUAL CRACKING AT THE CONNECTION AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK NECK TO THE FUEL TANK ITSELF. WHICH CAUSE A CONTNUAL LEAK OF FUEL AND A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION. THE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AT 54147K MILES AND NOW AT 123484K MILES ON THE NECK AREA IS CRACKED ON THE SAME PLACE AS THE FIRST ONE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *SCC
Compare 1994CHEVROLETCHEVY VAN 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 CHEVY VAN have?▼
The 1994 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN 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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.