1994 Chevrolet Suburban Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 858 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 858 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This switch failed while parked, thank goodness. A burning odor became overwhelming while putting on seatbelts to drive away. It was night, so I could not tell for sure where it was coming from. My next instinct was to turn the car off in hopes of preventing further damage. Upon investigation, the dome light switch was melted to the point that the switch, bezel and wiring harness connector were destroyed. I have received two recall notices on this vehicle for electrical problems, one for the brake light switch, and one for the wiper motor wiring harness connector. …”
NHTSA complaint #707099, filed 1999-06“Consumer had experienced problem with brakes just like stated in recall 99 v 025 000/ brake switch. Dealer in the area had kept repairs in hold. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #888391, filed 2001-05Related 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
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
581 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology