1994 Chevrolet Tahoe: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe: 2 recalls, 19 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #98V150001 · 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles
What's wrong: Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Why it matters: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #03V159000 · 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor May fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Why it matters: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (hydraulic) (10): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Engine & cooling (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe has 19 owner complaints, ranking #33 of 36 Tahoe model years for complaints (well below the 279 average). Complaints peaked in 2002 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 115,000 miles. Neighboring years: 1993 (8 complaints, 0 recalls), 1995 (246 complaints, 6 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Tahoe problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (hydraulic) (10), engine & cooling (3), visibility (wipers, glass) (3).
Where can I get a 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe repair manual?
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