1994 GMC Vandura recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. 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. THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
What could happen: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
The fix: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
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 VANDURA.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V087000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- 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:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATION LABELS. NOTE: PLEASE CONTACT EXPLORER VAN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-828-2056. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Seat belts (3), Fuel system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
01/31/2003 · Brakes · crash
THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION AND SPEEDOMETERS PROBLEMS. *AK *NLM
01/08/2002 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
05/15/2001 · Lights
WHILE DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON VEHICLE LOSES POWER, AND RECONNECTED VEHICLE SURGES TO 80MPH. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK STOP LAMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
02/13/2001 · Vehicle Speed Control
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
07/14/1999 · Seat belts
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED WHEN REAR SOFA SEAT WAS RECLINED FOR BED. MJS
07/06/1999 · Fuel system
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ENGINE CUTS OFF. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW FUEL PUMP. *AK
04/05/1999 · Seat belts
WOULD BE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD COME UNDONE. WHEN TRYING TO RELATCH IT, IT WOULD FAIL TO LOCK. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER WHEN TIME PERMITS. *AK
05/27/1998 · Fuel system
FUEL PUMP FAILED.