1994 Chevrolet K20: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1994 Chevrolet K20: 5 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #93V152000 · 1993 · 70,154 vehicles
What's wrong: The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.
Why it matters: Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning.
The fix: Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.
Seats Vehicle recall #93V216000 · 1993 · 1,375 vehicles
What's wrong: The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. In either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, "seating systems."
Why it matters: The missing bolts May cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident May subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.
Suspension Vehicle recall #94V060000 · 1994 · 30,148 vehicles
What's wrong: Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut May allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.
Why it matters: If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result.
The fix: Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #94V212000 · 1994 · 29 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Why it matters: Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
The fix: Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
Seats Vehicle recall #95V246000 · 1995 · 675,661 vehicles
What's wrong: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Why it matters: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both…
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Seats Equipment recall #96E010000 · 1996 · 2,400 vehicles
What's wrong: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Why it matters: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seat belts (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1994 Chevrolet K20 has 3 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 9 K20 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 2). Neighboring years: 1993 (5 complaints, 2 recalls), 1995 (2 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1994 Chevrolet K20 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet K20, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1994 Chevrolet K20 problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (1), seat belts (1), visibility (wipers, glass) (1).
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