1994 Chevrolet Suburban Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 3%of 858 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 858 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“General motors unwilling to honor warranty obligations under a special policy amendment. Tsb 00064 increases coverage for eleven years or 120,000 miles from date of service in regards to malfunction of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. This includes 1994 Chevrolet suburbans.”
NHTSA complaint #10026103, filed 2003-07“The engine without warning quits/dies/shuts off thereby causing the lose of steering and braking. This vehicle has been in and out of authorized chevy dealr jim stutzman Chevrolet in winchester virginia since october of 1999. Although they have had their mechanic test drive it and he has experianced the problem when they hook it up to the computer it says nothing is wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #718319, filed 2000-02“When going over a bump or coming to a stop the brakes intermittently release ( they will not stop) . Owner has to stand on the brakes or pump the ABS sometimes to stop the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. Egr valve replaced. 2 shocks replaced due to a rattle in the front.”
NHTSA complaint #818263, filed 1997-11“Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Also resurfaced rear brake rotors and drums/replaced serpentine belt.”
NHTSA complaint #820708, filed 1998-02“While driving vehicle stalls/misfires on acceleration, and longer time to crank hot or cold. At times slight touch of accelerator and vehicle lurches forward. The vehicle cuts off at any speed, losing power steering and power brakes. This problem is extremely dangerous. Consumer took vehicle to have it repaired as per recall 95i005, when vehicle was returned it was worse. Consumer installed a vacuum pump which was needed but did not fix the problem. Consumer took it back and was told a lift pump was needed and they guaranteed the problem would be fixed. It wasn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #8006855, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
581 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
168 complaintsSeat belts
26 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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