1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 144,597miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by tires (1) and visibility (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 144,597 miles. Of all complaints, 2 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.
Example complaints
Brakes: “On several occasions while driving at a slower speeds the ABS system on the 1994 k2500 4x4 Chevrolet suburban has activated for no apparent reason. This caused a significant increase in stopping distance. To this date there have been no accidents associated with this problem, but quite a few close calls.”
NHTSA complaint #10196550, filed 2007-07, 160,000 milesTires: “Driving the 70 MPH speed limit on an interstate highway the passenger side rear tire suddenly went flat. The road was smooth, flat and clear of debris. Chunks of rubber flew in the air behind me hitting unfortunate motor cycles traveling behind me. I was able pull over from the passing lane to the shoulder. The outer side wall was completely gone with the tread and inner side wall in tact. I put my spare on and continued my trip. These tires were purchased 18 mos ago. I will not put my trust in cooper tires again.”
NHTSA complaint #10235373, filed 2008-07, 22,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently on his vehicle. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The contact would have to pay for the repair. The failure has been ongoing for the past six years. The failure mileage was 144,597.”
NHTSA complaint #10254766, filed 2009-01, 144,597 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 76,000 and 160,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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 2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 108,500 | 0 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 5 | 53,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 14,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 76,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 20 | 76,599 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 21 | 84,454 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 33 | 78,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 34 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 7 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 12 | 102,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 144,597 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Suburban 2500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by tires with 1.
Has the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 144,597 miles and the middle half falls between 76,000 and 160,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.