Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
NHTSA campaign 01I006000 · 2001 · reported 07/02/2001
THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1994 Chevrolet Suburban Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 9.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
858Complaints
6Recalls
147Crashes
10Fires
55Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (59% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 9.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 506 · 59% | Recalled | Recall 01I006000 |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 91 · 10.6% | Recalled | Recall 03V159000 · Recall 98V150001 |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 70 · 8.2% | Recalled | Recall 03V159000 · Recall 98V150001 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 51 · 5.9% | Recalled | Recall 01I006000 |
| Seat Belts:front:retractor | 13 · 1.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 12 · 1.4% | Recalled | Recall 01I006000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 858 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
NHTSA campaign 03V159000 · 2003 · reported 04/28/2003
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
NHTSA campaign 95I005000 · 1995 · reported 12/13/1994
CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, STALLING, MISFIRE, POOR HOT OR COLD STARTING, EXTENDED CRANKING OF A HOT ENGINE, OR STALLING AFTER START.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
NHTSA campaign 98V150001 · 1998 · reported 07/01/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
NHTSA campaign 99V025000 · 1999 · reported 02/05/1999
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. TT CONSUMER HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, DEALER UNHOOKED ABS, HOWEVER CALLED CONSUMER BACK IN NEXT DAY…”NHTSA complaint 975278 — filed 11/21/1995 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“#PE95025 THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKE DIDN'T STOP THE CAR IT SLOWED IT DOWN . TT *SLC”NHTSA complaint 975152 — filed 11/20/1995 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MAILED, PEDAL FADED OUT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT”NHTSA complaint 975080 — filed 11/17/1995 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 506 of 858 NHTSA complaints (59%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (91), visibility:windshield wiper/washer (70), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (51). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban have?
858 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 147 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 55 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 01I006000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban's reported problems?
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
