1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
1994: 9 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
3 of 9 total reports mention: seat belts.
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The seat belts will not retract when you lean forward and the wipers will work sometimes but most of the time they will not turn on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-08
We have having problems with the seatbelts on our 1994 Chevrolet suburban. After closing the seatbelts, they have a tendency to pop open unexpectedly and especially when the brake is applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-22
Visibility/wiper
2 of 9 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Windshield wipers work intermittently, there are 2 recalls on windshield wipers, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-17
Visibility
2 of 9 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
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I own a 1994 chevy suburban. This model has the barn doors on the back and each door has one window in it. Three weeks ago while driving down the highway the glass in the back door on the drivers side just shattered. There were no bumps in the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-11
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
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Cracks have developed around the inner and outer tread of all four tires after 14001 miles of wear on the yokohama tires gelolander 11/t-s. The cracks radiate around the circumference of the tire. Tread separation on all four tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-16
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.