1994 GMC VanduraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Vandura, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 GMC Vandura has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Seat belts30
Vehicle speed control30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Power train11
Equipment10
Exterior lighting10
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1994 GMC Vandura 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.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 94V-087 · May 9, 1994 · 2,255 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Vandura 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 Vandura median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Vandura owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 8001756 · Jan 8, 2002
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A GRAVEL SURFACE, THE BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 820350 · Jan 7, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER OR SPEED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Complaint 808152 · Jan 27, 1997

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