1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-35 MPH, the brakes were abruptly applied but the vehicle did not respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a preceding vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-31
Rusted brake line blew out and I had wreck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-13
Visibility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently on his vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-12
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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Driving the 70 MPH speed limit on an interstate highway the passenger side rear tire suddenly went flat. The road was smooth, flat and clear of debris.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-22
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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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 2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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.