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 9.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
411Complaints
6Recalls
65Crashes
4Fires
21Injured
0Deaths
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 (56.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 9.1× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
234 · 56.9%
Recalled
Recall 01I006000
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
42 · 10.2%
Recalled
Recall 03V159000 · Recall 98V150001
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
26 · 6.3%
Recalled
Recall 03V159000 · Recall 98V150001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
24 · 5.8%
Recalled
Recall 01I006000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
11 · 2.7%
Recalled
Recall 01I006000
Seats
11 · 2.7%
not available
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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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC11 · 2.7%
SEATS11 · 2.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS9 · 2.2%
TIRES9 · 2.2%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT7 · 1.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 1.2%
Percentages are the share of the 411 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.
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
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
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
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
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 itPark 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 BRAKES LOCK UP UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WHILE BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE.”NHTSA complaint 808192 — filed 01/27/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVEMNET UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/BRAKES FADE AWAY…”NHTSA complaint 808186 — filed 01/27/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“EA95-026 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE, APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT GOES TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP, INTERMITTENTLY FAILS , EXPERIENCED PEDAL FADING.”NHTSA complaint 807785 — filed 01/16/1997 · 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 GMC Suburban?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 234 of 411 NHTSA complaints (56.9%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (42), visibility:windshield wiper/washer (26), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1994 GMC Suburban have?
411 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 65 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1994 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E043000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1994 GMC Suburban's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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.
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