The 1994 GMC K Series has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a trailer hitch that may be missing one of its required mounting fasteners, which can allow the hitch to shift under load, fail, and separate from the vehicle with a trailer still attached.
On the occupant safety side, certain vehicles may be missing bolts that secure the seat back frame or attach the seat to its adjuster, meaning the seat can move or collapse in a crash when it should be holding the occupant in place. There is also a visibility concern: the windshield wiper motor contains solder joints that can crack near the wiring connector, causing wipers to work intermittently or stop working entirely in rain or snow.
At a glance
What can fail
Solder joints in the windshield wiper motor near the wiring connector may crack, causing the wipers to work intermittently or stop working entirely.
What the fix does
The wiper motor circuit board and cover will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The weight-distribution trailer hitch on each side was fastened with only two bolts instead of three. Under towing stress, the hitch could shift and the fasteners could fail, potentially causing the hitch and trailer to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will add a bolt, two washers, and a nut to each side of the hitch platform to secure it properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles are missing bolts that secure the upper hinge or seat to the frame and adjuster. This causes the seat to not be properly anchored.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install missing bolts as needed to properly secure the seat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
