How many recalls does the 1994 GMC C3500 have?

The 1994 GMC C3500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1994 GMC C3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1994 GMC C3500?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1994 GMC C3500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 GMC C3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 988,587 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 99V025000 1999-02-05 988,587 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS, CREW CABS, UTILITY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POLARITY OF THE WIRING FOR THE ZERO ADJUST BRAKE SWITCH REVERSED FROM WHAT WAS SPECIFIED ON THE SWITCH DRAWING. WITH THE REVERSED POLARITY, THE CONTACTS IN THE BRAKE SWITCH CAN WEAR OUT…

Consequence

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Antilock brakes fail on wet pavement.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1996-10-17

“Frame cracked in half, vehicle inoperative. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1995-03-26

“Insufficient clearance to depress brake pedal. *tw”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · reported 1995-01-24

“Front frame failed. Tt”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1995-01-01

“Vehicles braking system in front on wet roads wheel lock-up. Tt dealer replaced brake valve and brake linings. *slc”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1994-08-03

“Purchase truck new been in the shop 18 for problem dealer can't find problem will describe the problem abs anti-lock brake . Tt”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect investigations

Investigation PE97027 Opened 1997-06-17 · closed 1997-10-31

DRIVERS SEAT FAILURE

THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING FAILS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO MOVE OR TIP REARWARD INTO A RECLINED POSITION.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 GMC C3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.