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1994 GMC

Sierra 1500 4WD

Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L, (FFS), Creeper

GMC Sierra 1500: best and worst years
1994 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD (photo 1 of 3)

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Overview

Body
Standard Pickup TrucksEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
213 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
131 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,127 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
13

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY33%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER33%
  • TIRES13%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
  • POWER TRAIN7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 15 total.

GMC Sierra 1500: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.