1994 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
587 complaints
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. TO THIS DATE THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROBLEM, BUT QUITE A FEW CLOSE CALLS. *AK
Jul 17, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS HANGING DOWN UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR AND INFORMED THE CONTACT IF IT FELL OFF AGAIN, TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE PUSHROD CAME OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA # 93V152000, FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: PEDAL AND LINKAGES DUE TO THE VIN, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL.
Dec 14, 2006
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. HAD DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER, AND WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION IN A WEEK. CONSUMER CHECKED THE INTERNET, AND FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN RECALLS ON ABS BRAKES ON THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. *AK
Mar 26, 2004
BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS DURING PANIC STOPS OR WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES OVER BUMPS AT A SLOW SPEED. *NLM
Dec 04, 2003
ABS FAILURE, WET WEATHER, TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN, TRAFFIC FLOW BEGAN THEN STOPPED FOR AMBULANCE ON CROSS STREET, BRAKES LOCKED, MY VEH. SLID FORWARD, CUT WHEELS AND RELEASED BRAKES TO MOVE INTO TURN ONLY LANE, CLIPPED CORNER BUMPER OF VEHICLE AHEAD, I AND MY TWO CHILDREN (5 & 8 YRS) IN BACK SEAT WEARING SEATBELTS, FORTUNATELY NO ONE INJURED, BRAKE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, THIS WAS THE FIRST COLLISION, MFR. DEFECT, DEALER SHOULD REPAIR.
Feb 10, 2003
+ 582 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
162 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY ON HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,597.
Jan 12, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V150001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2008, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,000.
Dec 15, 2008
1994 SUBURBAN, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY SOME TIMES STOPPING ALL TOGETHER. OTHER TIMES THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. HAVE HAD LOCAL GARAGE REPAIR. TRIED TO USE OLD RECALL TO GET THE BOARD REPLACED AND THE GARAGE STATED THAT IT HAD EXPIRED AND OUR VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Sep 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY WILL WORK VERY INCONSISTENTLY. ALSO, IF HE MANUALLY MOVES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY WILL BEGIN TO FUNCTION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 09/29/08*LJ UPDATED 09/29/08 *JB
Aug 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL # 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) IS FOR THE SAME FAILURE, HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
May 07, 2007
+ 157 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
27 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FAILING TO RETRACT. THE DEALERS TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEAT RETRACTOR WAS FAILING AND UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED SINCE THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MADE THE PART. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT USE THE JUNK YARD TO OBTAIN THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO OBTAIN THE PART ON HER OWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,255. UPDATED 01/14/09. *LJ UPDATED 01/21/09
Dec 18, 2008
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. (THE FORCE WILL CAUSE THEM TO OPEN.) WHILE NO ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED, THIS IS ALARMING TO ME BECAUSE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, THE PEOPLE IN OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED BY SEATBELTS. *TR
Sep 22, 2007
THE SHOULDER STRAP FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER DOES NOT PULL TIGHT. *NM
Mar 24, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. GM DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR RETRACTOR BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK *MR
Dec 18, 2003
DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT FAILURE. *LA
Nov 20, 2003
+ 22 more complaints for this component
TIRES
19 complaints
The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with two Lionhart Tires, Tire Line: LHS, Tire Size: 305/30/ZR26, DOT Number: TB2ACY50. The contact stated that he had installed two Lionhart tires on the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was a secondary vehicle that was not driven often. The contact stated that he observed a bulge on the tire, and the tire sidewall was separating from the tread next to the bulge. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 4,500 on a new installed engine. The tire failure mileage was 2,000.
Apr 26, 2023
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. SIZE P245/75R-16 109S DOT FB8Y. *TR
May 16, 2013
1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT DAMAGING THE HEATER LINES AND RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0678-91. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
Mar 24, 2010
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. CHUNKS OF RUBBER FLEW IN THE AIR BEHIND ME HITTING UNFORTUNATE MOTOR CYCLES TRAVELING BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE PULL OVER FROM THE PASSING LANE TO THE SHOULDER. THE OUTER SIDE WALL WAS COMPLETELY GONE WITH THE TREAD AND INNER SIDE WALL IN TACT. I PUT MY SPARE ON AND CONTINUED MY TRIP. THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED 18 MOS AGO. I WILL NOT PUT MY TRUST IN COOPER TIRES AGAIN. *TR
Jul 22, 2008
CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH ALL FOUR FIRESTONE STEEL TEX SIZE#LT245/75R16 DOT #: CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE PICTURES OF DAMAGED ON THIS TIRES. *NM
Apr 05, 2004
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19 complaints
DT: CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY THE NEIGHBOR'S DOGS WERE BARKING, SHE LOOKED OUT , AND THERE WERE SPARKS COMING OUT OF VEHICLE. SHE WOKE UP HER HUSBAND. HEARD A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, IT BURNED THE WHOLE MOTOR, MOST OF THE INSIDE, DASHBOARD. NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE CHIEF SAID IT COULD HAVE BEEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK
Nov 08, 2005
BATTERY LEAKS (POS) TERMINAL ONTO BRAKE LINES AND AIR CONDITION LINES ETC. REPLACED BATTERY, FLUSHED AREA WITH WATER, NOTICED RUST ON BRAKE LINES FITTINGS AND OTHER PARTS.
Mar 27, 2000
THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP (POHANKA CHEVROLET IN VA) 25, YES, 25 TIMES SINCE 1994. I HAVE NOW JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE SECOND COMPUTER SYSTEM IN 2 YEARS. I WILL BE GLAD TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS THE EXPENSIVE COSTS I HAVE INCURRED. HAS THERE BEEN SIGNIFICNAT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WHAT RECALLS (OTHER THAN WINDSHIELD MOTOR AND ONE OTHER RECALL). MY MECHANIC FEELS THAT CHVROLOET MAY BE AWARE OF THE COMPUTER PROBLEMS IN THIS CAR BECASUE OF ITS URGENT REQUIREMENT TO SEND BACK THE COIL OF THE ORIGINAL. *AK
Dec 30, 1999
CAR SHUTS DOWN WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT SOMETIMES ON THE FREEWAY OTHER TIMES IN AN INTERSECTION 4 NEAR COLLISIONS MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE CAR DEALERS DENY A PROBLEM INDEPENDENT MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME IT IS A DEFECT IN THE ECM AND PROM UNIT
Jul 08, 1999
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
Feb 09, 1998
+ 14 more complaints for this component
SEATS
16 complaints
WHILE CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT FRAME BROKE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE SEAT. *AK...CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRAME. CONSUMER HAS ACTUAL SEAT FRAME AND PARTS ON HAND. ALSO, HAS AIR BAG PHOTOS. *AK
Nov 29, 2004
SEAT WELD BROKE ON DRIVERS SEAT. *AK
Mar 18, 2004
I SAT DOWN ON THE DRIVERS SEAT ON 2/5/04 AND IT FELT LIKE THE SEAT WAS LOOSE. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE SEAT AND DISCOVERED THE METAL BRACKET NEAR THE LEFT FRONT BOLT OF THE THE SEAT HAD BROKEN OFF AND THE SEAT WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS DISTURBING AS THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEED IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD ANY UNUSAL USE AND HAS LESS THAN 83,000 MILES. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.
Feb 09, 2004
1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN DRIVERS SEAT FAILED DUE TO CRACK IN FRAME STRUCTURE.*AK
Jul 06, 2003
DRIVER'S SEAT PLATE IS CRACKING WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE.*AKTHE METAL IS SO THIN THAT THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF IT BREAKS THERE MAY BE AN ACCIDENT. *NLM
Dec 27, 2001
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
14 complaints
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
May 10, 2001
THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING QUITS/DIES/SHUTS OFF THEREBY CAUSING THE LOSE OF STEERING AND BRAKING. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF AUTHORIZED CHEVY DEALR JIM STUTZMAN CHEVROLET IN WINCHESTER VIRGINIA SINCE OCTOBER OF 1999. ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE HAD THEIR MECHANIC TEST DRIVE IT AND HE HAS EXPERIANCED THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY HOOK IT UP TO THE COMPUTER "IT" SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THEM THAT I NEVER SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A CHEVY DIESEL AND "WHAT DO I WANT TO DO HOW MUCH MONEY DO I WANT TO SPEND AND THEY WILL JUST START CHANGE OUT PARTS " I AM IN FEAR OF MY LIFE EVERY TIME I GET BEHIND THE WHEEL. I SPENT $350 DOLLARS JUST LAST WEEK HAVING A PART CHANGED THAT THEY "THOUGHT MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM " THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AS IT HAPPENED 2 HOURS AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP ON MY WAY HOME. THIS VEHICLE WEIGHS ALMOST 4000LBS. I HAVWE BEEN VERY LUCKY SO FAR. WHAT WILL AHPPEN TO ME WHEN I AM ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER BEHIND ME AND IT DIES? OR LIKE THE FIRST TIME WHEN I WAS ON A CURVEY MOUNTAINOUS ROAD AND IT DIED AND I ENDED UP IN A FIELD AND HAD TO BY SOD FOR THE LADY WHOSE LAWN I ENDED UP IN. WHAT IF HER CHILDREN HAD BEEN PLAYING IN THE YARD OR I WAS APPROCHING A SCHOOLCROSSING? HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IN WRECKS AND INJURIED OR KILLED AND THEY WEREN'T LUCKY ENOUGHT TO SURVIVE THE FIRST INCIDENT? PLEASE HELP ME RESLOVE THE MANUFACTORERS DEFECT BEFORE IT KILLS ME OR SOMEONE ELSE. I AM NOT ABLE TO TRADE IT IN OR BY A NEWONE AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BECAUSE OF A DEFECT LIKE THIS . THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *AK
Feb 04, 2000
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME, THEN DIES, AND WILL NOT RESTART. DEALER CONTACTED, AND REPAIRWORK DONE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jul 30, 1999
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE. VEHICLE STALLS WHEN REACHING 85 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECALL NUMBER 95I005000. *AK
Jan 08, 1999
SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WRAPPING AROUND FAN BLADE RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO POLICE REPORT).
Sep 16, 1998
+ 9 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF GASOLINE LEAKAGE OTHER THAN THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY VARIOUS REPAIR SHOPS AND DEALERS, BUT NO SOURCE OF LEAKAGE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. *JB
Jan 17, 2006
PREVIOUS RECALL FOR DEISEL STALLING, HAS HAD 4 INJECTION PUMPS AND STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ENGINE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS. CHEVROLET HAS REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES SINCE INTIAL RECALL, AND STILL THEY DON'T WORK AND VEHICLE STILL STALLS WITHOUT WARNING.
May 15, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. NO WARNINGS, IT JUST QUITS. DEALER PUT ON A NEW FUEL PUMP, CONSUMER THINKS ITS THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL PUMP, AND FEELS IT IS UNSAFE FOR VEHICLE TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY FREEWAY. *AK
Feb 08, 2000
ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
Sep 15, 1998
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS 95I-005.000. *AK
Jan 21, 1998
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
12 complaints
I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET THESE ISSUES REPAIRED AND HAVE SENT LETTERS, BUT THE CHEY DEALERS WILL NOT GET INVOLVED, NOR WILL THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AGREE TO RESEARCH IT ANY FARTHER. I HAVE SPENT OVER $500.00 IN FRONT END PARTS, EXHAUST PARTS AND IT IS STILL THERE. I HAVE OWNED 3 OTHER SUBURBANS AND THIS IS THE WORST DRIVING ONE I HAVE EVER HAD. ARE THERE ANY OTHER WAYS TO GET THIS CAR TO SAFELY GO DOWN THE ROAD? IT WANDERS ALL OVER AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON A WINDY DAY.
Jul 10, 1999
REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILED.
Apr 14, 1998
BALL JOINTS FAILED.
Jan 21, 1998
REAR AXLE GREASE SEALS LEAKED ONTO REAR BRAKE DRUMS, AND CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE ON BOTH REAR WHEELS.
Oct 02, 1997
THERE IS A LOUD MOTOR NOISE AT THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR WHENEVER THE BRAKING ACTIVELY DECREASES AND THE VEHICLE TAKES MUCH LONGER TO STOP.
Jan 14, 1997
+ 7 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
11 complaints
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GM CUSTOMERS AND PASSENGERS THAT USE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED AND/OR POISONED. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED GM DEVELOPED AN AFTER-BLOW RETROFIT KIT TO REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE. THE CONSUMER STATED IN DECEMBER 2002, HE WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH HIS WIFE, WHEN HE TURNED ON THE HEATER, THE AIR HAD MUSTY ODOR AND HE BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE BREATHING. HE TURNED OFF THE HEATER AND OPENED THE WINDOWS. THEY STOPPED A T A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND INQUIRED ABOUT THE ODOR, AND THEY WERE TOLD IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT OF HVAC SYSTEM. THE AC EVAPORATOR CORE DID NOT ALLOW WATER TO DISSIPATE/EVAPORATE AND MICROBIAL GROWTH COULD OCCUR WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT MADE HIS ENTIRE FAMILY SICK. *JB
Jun 16, 2014
AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILED 3 YEARS IN A ROW, REPLACED BY THE SUGGESTED MANUFACTURER PART. PART IS ONLY GUARNTEED FOR 1 YEAR AND SEEMS TO BREAK SHORTLY AFTER GUARNTEE EXPIRES.
Oct 07, 2000
HITCH TOWING PLATFORM HAS A CRACK, CRACK DISCOVERED PRIOR TO COMPLETE FAILURE (FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING PLATFORM). *MJS
Feb 28, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSOR REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.
Oct 22, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
Feb 09, 1998
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
11 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK THAN STOP. I WIGGLE WIRE CONNECTOR TO MOTOR THAN THEY WILL WORK FOR A SHORT PERIOD. IF I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THEY WILL STOP WORKING AND SOMETIMES START WORKING AGAIN. I FOUND OUT THAT 1994 SUBURBAN 4X4 ARE NOT ON THE RECALL LIST FOR THE CARD THAT HAS A FAULTY SOLDER. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED MY DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2003. I ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE HOSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CALIPERS SEEMED TO GET STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. *JB
Dec 11, 2004
I HAVE HAD TWO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE: 1. WINDSHEILD WIPER INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED. I WAS INFORMED BY A CHEVROLET DEALER THAT THE RECALL(S) ISSUED THAT MATCH THIS BEHAVIOR EXACTLY DO NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE MY 1994 CHEV. SUBURBAN C-1500 VEHICLE, AS IT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THIS EXACT INTERMITTENT BEHAVIOR. BEYOND INQUIRING RECENTLY WITH MY LOCAL DEALER, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. 2. POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE. THIS SYMPTOM HAS EXISTED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. I COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINTS AT THE DEALERSHIP. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SYMPTOM, BUT I HAVE NOT YET INQUIRED WITH MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THE ISSUE CAN BE CORRECTED. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL "NEAR MISSES" WHEN HAVING TO STOP SUDDENLY AND ALMOST HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME DUE TO POOR ABS PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK
Oct 02, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK GREAT, AS LONG AS IT IS NOT RAINING. DURING HARD BRAKING BRAKES FADE TO FLOOR, I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED NO PROBLEM FOUND. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRES DURING HARD BRAKING. (EMERGENCY SITUATIONS). *AK
Jun 29, 2001
SEVERAL PREVIOUS CLOSE INCIDENTS, BUT THIS WAS THE FIRST ACCIDENT. HOPEFULLY WHEN I CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER & DEALER, WE WILL BE ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM, AS WELL AS THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ONCE AND FOR ALL, BEFORE ANY MORE INCIDENTS CAN TAKE PLACE.
Jul 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 22, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
11 complaints
MY WIFE PLACED K2500 SUBURBAN IN PARK IN GARAGE. REMOVED 9 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER FROM CAR SEAT, OPENED FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND STEPPED FROM TRUCK. THE TRUCK SUDDENLY MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BEGAN BACKING OUT OF LEVEL GARAGE, DRAGGING THEM TO DRIVEWAY. THEY GOT CLEAR OF TRUCK AND IT WENT DOWN STEEP DRIVEWAY ACROSS ALLEY AND UP NIEGHBOR'S STEEP DRIVEWAY THROUGH BRICK TRASH STRUCTURE AND INTO NEIGHBORS HOUSE. AT TIME OF RECOVERY ENGINE WAS RUNNING WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER IT JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR WAS NEVER FULLY IN PARK TO BEGIN WITH, HOWEVER THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT TIME BETWEEN VEHICLE BEING PLACED IN PARK AND BEGINNING OR ROLL BACKWARDS. IN ADDITION, AT TIME IT BEGAN TO ROLL, NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUCK AS MY WIFE WAS STANDING NEXT TO IT, AND WAS CAUGHT BY THE OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR. HER RIGHT LEG WAS CAUGHT BY DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE AFTER BEING KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. *AK
Feb 08, 1999
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Jan 21, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Nov 21, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Dec 12, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Nov 14, 1996
+ 6 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9 complaints
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON, IT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CLICK ON AND APPLYING THE BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED. VERY SCARY, HAPPEND TWICE AND I TOOK TO DEALER WHERE THEY CHANGED A "STRIPPED NUT" ON BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Mar 17, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERINECED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ALMOST CAUSING COLLISION WHILE MAKING A HARD STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. *YC
Sep 15, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION.
May 05, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPING.
Nov 21, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *AK
Aug 13, 1997
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
9 complaints
BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP AT STOP LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS. DEALERS SAY THAT IS JUST HOW THE BRAKES WORK.
Sep 23, 1999
BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED FOR EMERGENCY STOP
Aug 09, 1999
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE ABS BRAKES FAILED. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, A WHIRRING SOUND ACCOMPANIED THE LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH LED TO AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Aug 09, 1999
THE BRAKES HAVE "LOCKED UP" NUMEROUS TIMES PREVENTING THE CAR FROM STOPPING WHEN TRAVELING AT RATES OF SPEED LESS THAN 15 MPH. SCARY!! 5 CHILDREN AND THIS NEEDS CORRECTING!!!
Aug 02, 1999
THESE BRAKES DO NOT ACT PROPERLY - WHEN TRAVELLING ON THE FREEWAY THE BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED AND THEY OFTEN LOCK AND MAKE A YAWNING SOUND.
Jul 24, 1999
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH BRAKES JUST LIKE STATED IN RECALL 99 V 025 000/ BRAKE SWITCH. DEALER IN THE AREA HAD KEPT REPAIRS IN HOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
May 16, 2001
NHTSA RECALL 99V025000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98065 CONCERNING DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, BUT LOST IT. DEALER WILL NOT DO THE RECALL REPAIRS UNLESS CONSUMER HAS THE LETTER. CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WILL NOT SEND OUT A DUPLICATE LETTER. *AK
Jun 26, 2000
BRAKE LIGHT RECALL, DEALER REFUSED TO FIX MANDITORY RECALL
May 09, 2000
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TROUBLE STOPPING VEHICLE RESULTING IN FADING DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE (99V-025). MJS
Sep 20, 1999
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DUE TO A FAULTY LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM
Jul 29, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
TRAILER HITCHES
7 complaints
TRAILER HITCH ON VEHICLE WAS CRACKED. *AK NLM.
Sep 24, 2001
TRAILER HITCH HAS DEVELOPED TWO CRACKS IN LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDES OF HITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE A PROBLEM IF PULLING ADDITIONAL WEIGHT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE TRAILER HITCH HAD CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES AND WAS UNSAFE. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE HITCH WAS IMPROPERLY DISIGNED AND SHOULD BE REIMBURSED COST OF REPAIR. *YH
May 04, 2001
THE HITCH RECEIVER IS STARTING TO CRACK (PART # 15643953). NLM
Mar 22, 2001
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT GROUP AT A TRADE SHOW THAT FOUND TRAILER HITCH WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Mar 08, 2001
CONSUMER NOTICED TRAILER HITCH ATTACHMENT WITH CRACKS ON SIDE. *AK THE CRACKS ARE ON THE CURVED PART OF THE ANGLE BRACKET BOLTED TO THE FRAME, DEALER REPLACED THE HITCH. *SLC
Nov 20, 2000
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING
6 complaints
STEERING WHEEL DID NOT MOVE TIRES AT ALL. THE CAR DRIFTED TO RIGHT AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO LEFT, NOTHING HAPPENED. STEERING WHEEL COULD BE SPUN WITHOUT AFFECTING TIRE MOVEMENT. DEALERSHIP THAT HAD REPLACED IDLER ARM STATED THEY COULD NOT TELL IF CAUSE OF WRECK WAS THEIR FAULT BUT WOULD FIX CAR AT THEIR COSTS. MY FEAR IS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING STRUCTURALLY WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO OTHERS.
Oct 01, 1999
PINION SEAL LEAKED SEVERAL TIMES.
Apr 14, 1998
STEERING PROBLEM.
Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK-UP. TT
Dec 12, 1995
ABS: APPLY BRAKES; NO PUMPING; PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR; REAR BRAKES LOCK UP; MAKE GRINDING NOISE; LOSS CONTROL OF STEERING; NO WARNING; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
Oct 27, 1995
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Nov 03, 1999
MY BROTHER BOUGHT THIS SUBURBAN NEW AND WE ACQUIRED IT IN 1997. I AM AWARE OF THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THIS VEHICLE. THE PAINT BEGAN PEELING SOON AFTER WE TOOK POSESSION. I WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD DO NOTHING. I SEE MANY CHEVY TRUCKS & SUBURBANS WITH PEELING PAINT MOSTLY ON THE HOOD AND FRONT FENDERS, ALTHOUGH IT SEEMS TO BE ALL OVER. I HAVE SEEN INFORMATION IN CONSUMER REPORTS IN REGARDS TO THIS BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING IN YOUR DATABASE. I FEEL THIS IS A WIDESPREAD WELLKNOWN PROBLEM. CAN YOU HELP ME?
Sep 24, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 04, 1999
INSTRUMENT PANEL PROBLEM.
Nov 14, 1996
LIGHT TAN DASHBOARD REFLECTS IN THE WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. *AK
Jun 12, 1995
WHEELS
4 complaints
AT 65 MPH, LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF, SHEARING 2 LUG NUTS. BRAKE JOB DONE 30 DAYS PRIOR.*AK
Jul 24, 2001
RIGHT REAR TIRE FELL OFF DUE TO LUG NUTS THAT BROKE OFF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Oct 15, 1998
WHEEL SEALS FAILED.
Feb 09, 1998
WHEELS LOCK UP WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE THROUGH TRAFFIC.
Jan 10, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
WHEN USING BRAKES THE CAR WILL STOP FOR BRIEF MOMENT THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL PULSATE AND THE BRAKE STOP WORKING,THEN I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND HIT IT AGAIN./ ON THE SET BELT WHEN THEY ARE BUCKLED AND YOU MOVE FORWARD THEY WILL NOT RETRACT.*AK
Dec 26, 2000
SEAT BELT RETRACTION SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK ON DRIVER SEAT, AND OCCASIONALLY FAILS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE PART THAT FAILS IS THE RETURN OF THE SHOULDER BELT. LEAVING THE SHOULDER BELT LOOSE AND OF LITTLE VALUE. ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE SHOULDER HARNESS SOMETIMES FAILS TO TIGHTEN UP BUT THEN DURING THE RIDE IT WILL MAKE A ZIPPING SOUND AND RETRACT AND TIGHTEN TO A PROPER FIT. AS FOR THE ABS, THEY KICK IN AT TIMES WHEN NOT NEEDED, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL, BUT SEEMS AS IF THE BRAKES DO NOT GRAB AS THEY MIGHT. EXAMPLE, WE HAVE SOME SANDY AREAS ON OUR GRAVEL ROAD, AND IF I TOUCH THE BRAKES THE ABS SOMETIMES KICKS IN, AND DOES NOT LET UP WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE. *AK
Nov 15, 1999
WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A SUDDEN MANNER, THE ABS SYSTEM WILL KICK-IN, CAUSING BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT DOES NOT GRAB PROPERLY. *AK
Dec 30, 1996
EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKE, THEY GRAB THEN RELEASE, RESULT ALLOWED TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER MISCARRIED CHILD. TT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD THE DRIVER IN PLACE DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH
Oct 13, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
DOOR LATCH FAILED.
Nov 14, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED DOOR LOCK FAILURE WHEN PASSENGER REAR LEFT DOOR JUST POPPED OPEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE FIRST TIME THE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE, CONSUMER HAD TO TAPE IT SHUT, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.*JB
Jun 04, 1996
REAR HATCH LOCK FAILED.
May 18, 1995
DRIVERS DOOR WILL FAIL TO SHUT DUE TO DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. DEALER TOLD HER TO LIFT LATCH TO RESET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Jan 31, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and applying the brake pedal to stop the pedal suddenly extended to the floor causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified. The failure mileage was 274,000.
Nov 16, 2021
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. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
Oct 31, 2012
RUSTED BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT AND I HAD WRECK. *TR
Aug 13, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
UNEXPLAINED AND SUDDEN STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED.*AK
Apr 26, 2004
GAS GAUGE FAILED, STAYED AT EMPTY SEVERAL TIMES. *AK
Jun 13, 1995
GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING TO SPRAY OUT THE REAR OF TRUCK. *AK
May 04, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
CARRIER GEAR ON LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CRACKED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES ABS DO NOT STOP VEHICLE AND CONSUMER HAS HAD TO RUN OFF THE ROAD MAY TIMES IN ORDER TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Jan 18, 2001
CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SLOWING DOWN TO BRAKE FOR TRAFFIC & PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. ABS LIGHT OR NO OTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER SEEMED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT IT HASNT BEEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED TO EXPERIENCE IT AGAIN. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE STRAINING WHEN STARTING TO TAKE OFF. DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE OUT, BUT FOUND EVERYTHING TO BE OKAY. *AK
Jul 18, 2000
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK FROM REAR END AND SOAK BRAKE PADS. RESULT: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. *AK
Dec 02, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK
Jun 09, 1999
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO RESURFACED REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND DRUMS/REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK
Feb 10, 1998
DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING, BRAKES LOCKUP AND VEHICLE HAS LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, ABS BRAKE, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT VEHICLE HAS NO POWER WHEN TOWING. *SLC
Oct 02, 1995
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CARGO DOOR ON VEHICLE FELL OFF . CONSUMER STATED THAT A SEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD WAS OPERATING THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. MANUFACTURER TOLD THE OWNER THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR OF THE DOOR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
Sep 04, 1997
UPPER 'A' FRAME BUSHING BOLT MISSING.
Dec 30, 1996
DOORS SQUEAK WHEN OPENING. *AK
Jun 13, 1995
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, THERE ARE 2 RECALLS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK *JB *TR
Sep 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Sep 13, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
PE94092, DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DIESEL OIL PUMP OR COMPUTER MODULE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE OPERATED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
Aug 17, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TAKEN IN (3) TIME FOR REPAIRS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
Aug 23, 1996
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE EXPERIENCED FAILURE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. *YC
Jul 14, 1999
EMERGENCY BRAKES LOSE TRACTION AND CAUSE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD.
Oct 28, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, A FIRE STARTED IN THE AREA OF THE BATTERY PRECEDED BY THICK WHITE SMOKE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC WHEELWELL GUARD AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE ABOUT TWO MINUTES AFTER THE SMOKE WAS NOTICED. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DASHBOARD, WINDSHIELD, AND FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. *TR
Aug 25, 2013
SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
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. THIS REDUCES VISIBILITY WHILE RAINING AND IF IT RESULTS IN A CRASH THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY TO PROTECT THE PASSENGERS. *TR
Jul 08, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
GENERAL MOTORS UNWILLING TO HONOR WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS UNDER A SPECIAL POLICY AMENDMENT. TSB 00064 INCREASES COVERAGE FOR ELEVEN YEARS OR 120,000 MILES FROM DATE OF SERVICE IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. THIS INCLUDES 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBANS. *AK
Jul 15, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY 1994 SUBURBAN WAS SERVICED AT R & S CHEVROLET, JOPLIN MO UNDER G M CAMPAIGN # 99V025 FOR DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH---THE SWITCH WAS WORKING PERFECTLY AT THE TIME OF SERVICE BUT IS NOW DISFUNCTIONAL AS DESCRIBED IN THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN. *JB
May 09, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS/MISFIRES ON ACCELERATION, AND LONGER TIME TO CRANK HOT OR COLD. AT TIMES SLIGHT TOUCH OF ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD.*AK THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED, LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AS PER RECALL 95I005, WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED IT WAS WORSE. CONSUMER INSTALLED A VACUUM PUMP WHICH WAS NEEDED BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK IT BACK AND WAS TOLD A LIFT PUMP WAS NEEDED AND THEY GUARANTEED THE PROBLEM WOULD BE FIXED. IT WASN'T. NOW THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JG
Apr 02, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK WIPERS FAILED AGAIN AND MECHANIC SHOWED CONSUMER HOW TO BANG ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO GET THEM GOING AGAIN. FINALLY THE CIRCUIT BOARD NEEDED REPLACING, THE BANGING STOPPED. *JG
Feb 20, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
PROBLEM: BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR-NO PRESSURE, NO BRAKING. NEAR MISS COLLISIONS. MASTER CYLINDER, ABS COMPUTER, HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS REQURIED---THIS VEHICLE HAS A DEFINATE BRAKE HISTORY PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, BASED ON INTERNET ARTICLES I'VE RESEARCHED I'M NOT ALONE. I'M EXTREMELY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE AND 3 SMALL CHILDREN. WE'RE BASICALLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE.! WHEN THE BRAKES GO DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE, THERE'S OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM---------EVEN THE GUY AT THE CAR WASH WAS SCARED! *AK
Jun 07, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
RECALL 99025000/BRAKE SWITCH: ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH SURFACE ROAD OR A BUMP IT CAUSES A TEMPORARY LOSS OF BRAKE FOR 3-5 SECONDS BEFORE RESTORING. VEHICLE BEEN A INDEPENDENCE REPAIRS SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER NOTIFIED FOR A APPOINTMENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Sep 09, 2000
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
PE00.020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THEN, HE PULLED OVER, AND RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED BLOWING UP.THERE WERE TWO SIDE POCKETS, AND SIDE TREAD EXPLODED RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE. *AK
Aug 03, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATES UNEXPECTEDLY, AND WHILE BRAKING THE ENGINE IRACES HIGH. THE RPMS ARE HIGH, AND THE FRONT WHEELS ARE SQUEALING, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OCCUPANT NEEDS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO HAVE THE RPMS RETURN TO NORMAL. PREVIOUSLY, HAD A TON OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT SAID IT MAY BE ELECTRICAL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Oct 27, 1999
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. GM SAYS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL OF OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR, MODEL AND PROBLEMS *AK *YC
Oct 20, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ABS SYSTEM FAILED-IT STARTS TO KICK IN, THEN RELEASES, SENT US INTO INTERSECTION AND NEAR MISSES WITH CARS-PAID TO HAVE BRAKES REPLACED, DIDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM (TOLD IT MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH ABS COMPUTER SYSTEM); WIPERS OCCASIONALLY BEGIN SLOWING AND WORK INTERMITTENTLY; DIFFERENTIAL WAS OUT WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR THE PARTS, APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING AGAIN 2 YEARS LATER.
Sep 29, 1999
VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BOARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Sep 02, 1999
VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING ,AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Aug 02, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED WHEN TRIED TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT.--- WIPER WOULD STOP FOR NO REASON AND SOMETIME WOULD OT START, DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT WAS ON A G.M. RECALL LIST FOR 1994 SUBURBANS BUT OUR UNIT VIN NO WAS NOT INCLUDED, I CONTACTED G.M. ON THE PHONE AND THEY ALSO REFUSED TO REPAIR, I PURCHASE THE REPLACEPENT BOARD FROM THE DEALER AND THE WIPER WORKS OK, I BELEIVE G.M. OWES ME FOR THE REPAIR.
Jul 22, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THIS SWITCH FAILED WHILE PARKED, THANK GOODNESS. A BURNING ODOR BECAME OVERWHELMING WHILE PUTTING ON SEATBELTS TO DRIVE AWAY. IT WAS NIGHT, SO I COULD NOT TELL FOR SURE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. MY NEXT INSTINCT WAS TO TURN THE CAR OFF IN HOPES OF PREVENTING FURTHER DAMAGE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE DOME LIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTED TO THE POINT THAT THE SWITCH, BEZEL AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WERE DESTROYED. I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ONE FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AND ONE FOR THE WIPER MOTOR WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING SYSTEM IS SUSPECT IN THIS VEHICLE. WITH ONLY 48,000 MILES WE NOW HAVE THREE SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS. OBVIOUSLY PER MY REPORT, THERE WERE NO INJURIES CAUSED BY THE SWITCH BURNING UP. HOWEVER, HAD MY WIFE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME THAT THE SWITCH MELTED, SHE VERY WELL MAY HAVE ENDED UP WITH A DASH BOARD FIRE ON THE ROAD WITH 5 CHILREN. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN UNDERSTANDING THE FREQUENCY OF THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT WITH OTHER SUBURBANS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES. AS AN ENGINEER IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, I KNOW DARN WELL THAT THET THERE IS NO SUCH THINK AS A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE ON ANY TYPE OF FAILURE AND THIS VEHICLE IS PROVING TO BE A LOSER WHEN IT COMES TO WIRING AND SWITCHES. SORRY FOR BEING SO LONG WINDED. *99V025000. *AK
Jun 01, 1999
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
BRAKES LOCK IN WET WEATHER, CAUSING VIOLENT LURCH, ALSO BRAKES FAIL WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON ROUGH SURFACE, RESULTING IN POOR STEERING CONTROL AND GOING THRU INTERSECTION. WIPERS INTERMITTENT - SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT COME ON. GRINDING NOISE IN REAR-END HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE NEW, DEALER CHECKED ONCE THEN IGNORED IT, THEY WERE ALSO NOTIFIED ON THE BRAKES BUT "COULD FIND NO PROBLEM"!!??!!
May 12, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DOORS AT THE BOTTOM HAVE ROTTED OUT, SEAM ON THE BOTTOM, ALL OF THE PAINT IS OFF AND RUSTING OUT FROM THE INSIDE. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ALSO ABS BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ABS LIGHT COMES ON PREMATURELY. DEALER CANNOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 16, 1998
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE SEAT WILL ROCK FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT AND ONLY WHEN SHORT DRIVERS ARE DRIVING. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING TWICE BECAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. *YH
Nov 19, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
SINCE OWNER PURCHASED TRUCK THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE BRAKES DO NOT HOLD IN THE RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE ABS KICKS IN. THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKES. THE ABS KICKS IN WHEN THE TRUCK ACTS LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION FOR POOR PERFORMANCE EA95- 025. THIS PROBLEM IS COMPOUNDED DUE TO HIGH IDLE SPEED, 1,000 RPM, OF 427 CUBIC INCH ENGINE. IDLE SPEED CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. *AK
Jun 23, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEATS
1 complaint
POWER SEATS DETACHING FROM ANCHORS. ABS BRAKES LOCKING UP ON WET ROAD WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING BRAKES TO SLIDE. FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY (5 TIMES). LEAKS IN VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK
Mar 16, 1998
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS HAD EIGHT PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 18,000 MILES.
Jan 20, 1998
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR COMING TO A STOP THE BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY RELEASE ( THEY WILL NOT STOP) . OWNER HAS TO STAND ON THE BRAKES OR PUMP THE ABS SOMETIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK EGR VALVE REPLACED. 2 SHOCKS REPLACED DUE TO A RATTLE IN THE FRONT. *SLC
Nov 04, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT LOW SPEED AND APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL SKID AND THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *AK
Nov 12, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR WAS PARKED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT IT WAS DETERMINED BY CHEVROLET THAT THERE HAD BEEN A SHORT BEHIND THE DASH AND CONSIDERED VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS, CHEVROLET IS REPLACING THE VEHICLE. *SLC
Oct 12, 1995
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
UPON INSTALLATION LIKE OWNERS MANUAL STATES, CSS FLIPPED REARWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. TT
Jul 12, 1995
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban have?
The 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban currently has 1004 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban?
The most common problems reported for the 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban?
You can report safety problems with your 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET Suburban. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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