Total Complaints
8 filings
CHEVROLET CK1073 · model year
1994 CHEVROLET CK1073
8 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHEVROLETCK1073 carries 8 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 CK1073 is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor with 3 filings, followed by seats (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 CK1073, 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.
8
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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040419VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO PULL ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO VOLTAGE COMING FROM THE WIPER MODULE. THE DEALER ALSO DETERMINED THAT THE RIVE BELT WAS CRACKED AND REPLACED IT. *NM
Mileage: 57,909
20040419ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO PULL ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO VOLTAGE COMING FROM THE WIPER MODULE. THE DEALER ALSO DETERMINED THAT THE RIVE BELT WAS CRACKED AND REPLACED IT. *NM
Mileage: 57,909
20030729EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH TAIL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS. WHEN PRESSED BRAKES TAIL LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND THE HEADLIGHTS MAY GO OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENTIRE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK
Mileage: 199,000
20030729EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH TAIL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS. WHEN PRESSED BRAKES TAIL LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND THE HEADLIGHTS MAY GO OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENTIRE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK
Mileage: 199,000
20030702VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
20030626VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
20030527VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER UNTIL THE WIPERS STARTED OPERATING AGAIN (CHEVROLET CK 1090). *NLM. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
20000928SEATS
RECALL NUMBER 95V246000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 94C62; RECALL WORK WAS CORRECTED SINCE RECALL REPLACEMENT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TWO BOLTS AND THE SEAT, SEAT WAS REPLACED DUE TO FRAME DAMAGE, BOLT CONTINUED TO BREAK. *AK BOLT BROKE AFTER SEAT REPLACED. *YH
Compare 1994CHEVROLETCK1073 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 CK1073 have?▼
The 1994 CHEVROLET CK1073 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET CK1073?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET CK1073 is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET CK1073 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.
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