no report yet
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE IGNITION GAS TO IGNITE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY.
1994 GMC PreviewProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Preview, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 GMC Preview has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Visibility
1Engine and engine cooling
1Parking brake
1Power train
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1994 GMC Preview recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other Preview year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Preview median. How we score
'93'94
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Preview owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FOR SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE WIPERS HAVE FAILED TO OPERATE. I LOOKED UP A RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL, HOWEVER, WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER THEY SAY IT IS NOT GOOD ON MY VIN. *JB
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP UNEXPECTEDLY IN ALL POSITIONS ON WINDSHIELD. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN HEAVY WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING. HE RELATED THAT HE WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER ON FREEWAY SHOULDERS DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. I FOUND A RECALL (CAMPAIGN NUMBER 98V150001) ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS SPECIFIC…
I HAVE A 1994 GMC SIERRA 1500 VIN # [XXX], I'VE HAD SINCE 1996. RECENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO WORK WHILE IN HEAVY RAIN CAUSING SUDDEN INABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD OR TRAFFIC. I HAVE CONTACTED A LOCAL VENDER ( NEWTON CHEVEROLET, CHATTANOOGA, TN), THAT KNOWS OF NO RECALL AND GMC…
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