Total Complaints
15 filings
CHEVROLET K25 · model year
1994 CHEVROLET K25
15 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHEVROLETK25 carries 15 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 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 K25 is seats:front assembly:recliner with 3 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (2) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (2). 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 K25, 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.
15
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19981127SEATS
FRONT SEAT FRAME AND BOLT BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, RECALL PERFORMED HOWEVER FAILED AND SEAT BACK COLLASPED AGAIN DUE TO FAILURE.
19981127SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT FAILED RESULTING IN LOOSENESS.
19981127SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.
19960822ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON, OPERATOR EXPERIENCES DRAMATIC LOSS OF POWER. CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.*AK
19960308SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BUCKET SEATS SPLIT, PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT ADJUST PROPERLY, CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
19960308SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BUCKET SEATS SPLIT, PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT ADJUST PROPERLY, CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
19951212CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19950825SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
HEARING LOUD THUMPING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, HAVE TO USE EXTRA EFFORT TO STOP; VEH BACKFIRES + WHEN SLOWING TO TURN AND ACCELERATE AGAIN,VEHICLE ALMOST STALLS
19950728STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
THE TAIL GATE KEEP POPPING OPEN . TT
19950712STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TAILGATE BECAME OPENED WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. *AK
19950712ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN DRIVING TRUCK STALL IT DIESEL. *AK
19950302CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. TT
19950127SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, DEALER REPLACED IT, NOW IT BROKE AGAIN, THE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. TT
19950126SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHEELS LOCK UP. TT
19950104SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BACK RELEASE UNLATCHES. CAUSING SEAT TO FALL REARWARD WHILE DRIVING. TT
Compare 1994CHEVROLETK25 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 K25 have?▼
The 1994 CHEVROLET K25 has 15 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET K25?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET K25 is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET K25 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.