1994 GMC K1500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…
What could happen: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1994 K1500.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E088000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-890-2075.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1994 GMC K1500 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (6), Seats (4), Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Lights (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/04/2003 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. GMC REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER THE PRODUCT DEFECT NOTICE. *JB
09/18/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS PERFORM ERRATICLY, NOT RESPONDING OR QUITTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
01/28/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
01/30/2001 · Lights
THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V025. NLM
04/10/2000 · Lights
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ISN'T OPERABLE. BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT SEEN WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, PLUS 1 RECALL. *AK *ML
09/27/1999 · Brakes
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
08/18/1999 · Lights
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (G98065-S). MJS
05/25/1999 · Seats
SEAT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MOVES BACK AND FORTH AN THE TRACK, AND IS VERY HARD TO LOCK IN PLACE. ONCE THE SEAT IS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WIGGLES. THE PROLBEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *AK