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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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
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
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
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.