1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:01.571Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
1994: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19945
19954
19961
19971
19981
199912
20007
200134
200233
200321
200420
20056
20062
20087
20091
20105
20117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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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, 20121031

RUSTED BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT AND I HAD WRECK. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120813

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, 20090112

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, 20080722

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOWER SPEEDS THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE 1994 K2500 4X4 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS ACTIVATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070717

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports 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 40% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.