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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GTEK19K8R1534178 · Checked Sep 24, 2026
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2GTEK19K8R1•••••• 1994 Gmc SIERRA

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 1994 Gmc SIERRA build (4 vs 1).

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160on the model
119builds in total
Most reported Visibility 3 Power Train 1

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Visibility Jun 2006
The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. There is a NHTSA recall, # 98V150001, regarding the visibility windshield wiper/washer. A recall letter was received, however the vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was alerted.…
Power Train Jan 2004
I'm putting the 3rd tranny in my 94 gmc sierra truck. I'm not alone on this, I know of some people haven the same thing wrong on there gmc and chev trucks from the years 90-2000 trucks. Its mostly with 2nd and over drive. Like I said this will be the 3rd, the company that put…
Visibility Jul 2001
Windshield wipers work only intermittently, there is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to VIN
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Windshield wipers quit working with no warning. I have to get out and open hood and hit wiper moter to restart wipers. This happens without warning and often

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GTEK19K8R1534178 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.