1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 155,005miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 155,005 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts3 33%
- Brakes1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I own a 1994 chevy suburban. This model has the barn doors on the back and each door has one window in it. Three weeks ago while driving down the highway the glass in the back door on the drivers side just shattered. There were no bumps in the road. No gravel around. No reason whatsoever for this to happen. $300 later I have a new window back there. Yesterday the same thing happens only it is on the passenger side. It seems as though GM has engineered this glass to last only so long and then pop! Please let me know if any one else is having this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10175801, filed 2006-12, 160,010 milesSeat belts: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10203723, filed 2007-09Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10176152, filed 2006-12, 231,980 milesEquipment: “Consumer writes in regards to GM customers and passengers that use vehicle air conditioning have been contaminated and/or poisoned. 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596146, filed 2014-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 119,175 and 174,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| Suburban 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 13 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 8,250 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 32 | 17,000 | 1 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2011 | 80 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 17 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 53 | 67,500 | 0 | — | 17 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2009 | 55 | 77,500 | 0 | — | 16 | 35 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2008 | 101 | 69,000 | 0 | — | 16 | 49 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 190 | 72,500 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 31 | 68,000 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 94 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 182 | 83,999 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 175 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 120 | 98,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 92 | 108,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 67 | 118,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 74 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | 136,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 16 | 130,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 9 | 149,500 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | 159,500 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | 155,005 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.
Has the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (Suburban 1500 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 155,005 miles and the middle half falls between 119,175 and 174,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.