Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET S PICKUP · model year
1994 CHEVROLET S PICKUP
4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHEVROLETS PICKUP carries 4 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, 2 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 S PICKUP is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor 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 S PICKUP, 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.
4
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20051019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 PICK-UP TRUCK. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE THROTTLE PEDAL IN PLACE WERE TOO LONG. THEY PROTRUDED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; THE SCREW PROTRUDED INTO THE LOOM THAT HAS THE WIRING IN IT AND SUPPLIED THE POWER TO THE IGNITION COIL. THIS CAUSED THE FUSE TO BLOW OUT, WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DIE. THIS STARTED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT PAID THEM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS WHICH WAS $113.00.*AK
Mileage: 87,200
20031005CrashVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
FAILURE AND LOST OF CONTROL OF WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM. NOTE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED. COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY CONSUMER THREE TIMES. THIS IS NOT A VIBRATION OR POOR SOLDER PROBLEM. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN PROBLEM AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. G.M. IS MANIPULATING THE NHTSA AND NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. THIS FAILURE HAS CAUSED ME TO DEPART THE ROADWAY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE DATE REFLECTED IS THE MOST RECENT OF MANY INCIDENTS. *LA
Mileage: 38,000
20030711CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY VEHICLE,1994 CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK,(VIN#[XXX]). I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM (SANDS CHEVROLET, GLENDALE AZ). THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING PROPERLY. I RECENTLY CAME ACROSS SOME INFORMATION REGARDING TWO (2) CAMPAIGNS FROM GM (#99I006000 AND 96V195000) THESE BOTH DEAL WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM I HAVE PRESENTED TO THE DEALER. I CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TALKED TO [XXX] NELSON A CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR WHO TOLD ME THAT GM HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THESE CAMPAIGNS. SEEMS STRANGE TO ME THAT GM DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS PARTICULARLY WHEN IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE, SEEMS LIKE GM DOESN'T WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING DEFECTIVE SYSTEMS THAT MAY RESULT IN CONTRIBUTING TO AN ACCIDENT.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDO
Mileage: 75,000
20030604VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPER WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 280 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Mileage: 33,000
Compare 1994CHEVROLETS PICKUP to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
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PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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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 S PICKUP have?▼
The 1994 CHEVROLET S PICKUP has 4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET S PICKUP?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET S PICKUP is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 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 S PICKUP 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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