Vehicle recall 94V044001 · April 5, 1994

Chevrolet C10, GMC C15 and 3 more models

Vehicles altered by pas, Inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicles altered by pas, Inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
Consequence: If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
Remedy: GM is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton GM pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, GM will repurchase the vehicle.
Notes: System: fuel; CNG; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. No inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (Chevrolet) AT1-800-334-7000, or contact GMC truck at 1-800-462-7000. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V044001
Reported to NHTSA: April 5, 1994
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 30, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,595
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 94V044001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet C10 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
Chevrolet C20 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
GMC C15 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
GMC C25 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
GMC Sierra (1992-1993): 1993, 1992

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