1994 Chevrolet Suburban

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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   1994Complaint volume 876 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1995-09-20Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-20 Poor brake performance
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   1997-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-10-31 Drivers seat failure
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   1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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   1999-04-12Exterior lighting99V025000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.

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   2000-01-31Defect petitionOpen OEM hitch receiver platform cracking
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   2001-07-13Service brakes, hydraulic01I006000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1992-1994 Chevrolet and GMC suburbans…

   Remedy: Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. In addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.

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   2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
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   2003-06-19Visibility03V159000 On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling95I005000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5L diesel engine. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573.

    Remedy: Dealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.

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Is the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.