1994 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 581about this part
- Share
- 68%of 858 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,140miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 581 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 68% of the 858 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,140 miles. 137 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs failure, wet weather, traffic light turned green, traffic flow began then stopped for ambulance on cross street, brakes locked, my veh. Slid forward, cut wheels and released brakes to move into turn only lane, clipped corner bumper of vehicle ahead, I and my two children (5 & 8 yrs) in back seat wearing seatbelts, fortunately no one injured, brake failure has occurred several times, this was the first collision, mfr. Defect, dealer should repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10005643, filed 2003-02, 180,140 miles“Windshield wipers work than stop. I wiggle wire connector to motor than they will work for a short period. If I am driving down the road, they will stop working and sometimes start working again. I found out that 1994 Suburban 4x4 are not on the recall list for the card that has a faulty solder. I have also replaced my drivers side caliper 4 times since purchasing the vehicle in january 2003. I also replaced the brake hose on the drivers side. The calipers seemed to get stuck and would not release.”
NHTSA complaint #10102721, filed 2004-12, 150,000 miles“When brakes are applied in a hurry it car gathers speed--have had this happen 5 times--taken it to dealer 5 times--4th time they said leaky back seal--before that the dealer said nothing was wrong..5th time I rear ended a van- almost like no brakes at all. No I was not pumping the breaks! I would like to know if this has happened with any other chev. Subs. Thank you for your help.”
NHTSA complaint #720745, filed 2000-03“Three cars in front stopped suddenly, I applied brakes with full presure from my foot (I did not release presure at any time), my Suburban did not slow down and ended up in a ditch with extencive front end damage. The roadway was wet and the speed was 35 MPH. Driver was only occupant and was wearing a seatbelt, minor neck injury.”
NHTSA complaint #702800, filed 1999-02“On rainy day went to slow down, brake pedal made clicking noise as I applied preasure. Then it went to the floor and vehicle moved fowards into the back of a stopped car at a traffic light. A mechinc at sears garge said he though the 1994,s and 1995,s had problems with ABS systems. I would like to know how many other acicidents have occured since 1994 involving ABS system on surbubans? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #724535, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 99V025000Feb 5, 1999Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1994, GMC Suburban 1994, C15 1994 +7 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 18% |
| 2017 | 44 | 31% |
| 2016 | 82 | 37% |
| 2015 | 153 | 36% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 25 | 19% |
| 2004 | 49 | 24% |
| 2003 | 91 | 30% |
| 2002 | 127 | 44% |
| 2001 | 178 | 40% |
| 2000 | 98 | 35% |
| 1999 | 246 | 39% |
| 1998 | 63 | 31% |
| 1997 | 96 | 23% |
| 1996 | 137 | 38% |
| 1995 | 169 | 37% |
| 1994 | 581 | 68% |
| 1993 | 383 | 77% |
| 1992 | 146 | 77% |
| 1991 | 12 | 23% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 5 | 28% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
168 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsTires
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
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