1994 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 858 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 858 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated there was a very strong odor of gasoline while driving or when the vehicle is parked. There have been no obvious signs of gasoline leakage other than the odor. The vehicle has been seen by various repair shops and dealers, but no source of leakage has been identified.”
NHTSA complaint #10147958, filed 2006-01, 109,000 miles“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“Previous recall for deisel stalling, has had 4 injection pumps and still having the same problem. Engine stalls at various speeds and is very very dangerous. Chevrolet has replaced pump 3 times since intial recall, and still they don't work and vehicle still stalls without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #722706, filed 2000-05“Power seats detaching from anchors. Abs brakes locking up on wet road when applied, causing brakes to slide. Fuel injector pump fails to work properly (5 times). Leaks in valve cover gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #821969, filed 1998-03“Engine diesel: received recall notice in 1995 with 6000 miles on vehicle. Had fuel injector pump rebuilt. Problem has occurred again after 40,000, needs to have fuel injector rebuilt again. (95i-005).”
NHTSA complaint #810070, filed 1997-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 27 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9% |
| 2001 | 60 | 14% |
| 2000 | 40 | 14% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
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 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 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