1994 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

Most common 1994 Chevrolet Suburban problems

Problem areas named in the 858 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	635
Visibility	175
Seat Belts	27
Electrical System	24
Engine And Engine Cooling	23
Seats	18
Tires	17
Power Train	15
Fuel System, Gasoline	14
Vehicle Speed Control	13

What owners report

2023-04-26, Tires
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.

2021-11-16, Service Brakes
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.

2013-08-25, Electrical System
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

2012-09-13, Visibility/Wiper
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.

2010-03-24, Tires
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

1994 Chevrolet Suburban questions

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 858 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (635), Visibility (175), Seat Belts (27).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Chevrolet Suburban has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.