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.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes581
- Visibility168
- Seat belts26
- Engine25
- Electrical21
- Seats18
- Tires17
- Fuel system15
- Transmission14
- Acceleration12
- Suspension11
- Lights9
- Steering5
- Body4
- Wheels4
- Locks3
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
ABS 283Brake failure 165Wipers 151Grinding brakes 19Stalling 13Jerking 12Tire blowout 10Seat belt 8Pulling 8Spongy pedal 7Loss of power 5Sudden acceleration 5
Recalls 3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- 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 do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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 what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. The brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.
- Risk
- This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Recall number 99V025000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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 intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
EA02006
Oem hitch receiver platform cracking
The petition alleges that cracks in the hitch receiver platform may lead to separation of the trailer and loss of steering control
DP00001
Drivers seat failure
The complainants allege the drivers seat mounting fails, allowing the seat to move or tip rearward into a reclined position.
PE97027
Poor brake performance
Poor performance of ABS brakes
EA95026
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- 93-00 full size utilities (gmt 400 old style only) AC blows warm and the high side pressure is too high
- 6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement
- Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board
- Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system...
1994 Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 14 | 13 |
What 1994 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle had the same failure as noted in recall # 03v159000 concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer. The windshield wipers operated intermittently or failed completely. The contact stated that he occasionally has to bang on the circuit board to get the wipers to operate properly. Also attached a stick and taped it to the windshield wipers in order for them to function properly. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the recall. The current mileage is 242,000, and failure mileage was 165,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #98v150001, regarding the windshield wipers, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Owners have filed 858 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 6.5 times a typical Suburban model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban?
Brakes, with 581 complaints. Next is visibility (168).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban have?
3 recalls, covering visibility and exterior lighting.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (581 complaints), 1993 (382 complaints) and 1999 (246 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.7L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 11 city and 16 highway.
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