1994 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about 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 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 858 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Brakes lock in wet weather, causing violent lurch, also brakes fail when coming to a stop on rough surface, resulting in poor steering control and going thru intersection. Wipers intermittent - sometimes they do not come on. Grinding noise in rear-end had this problem since new, dealer checked once then ignored it, they were also notified on the brakes but could find no problem !!??!!”
NHTSA complaint #706446, filed 1999-05“Pe00.020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and vehicle started to vibrate. Then, he pulled over, and right rear tire started blowing up.there were two side pockets, and side tread exploded right in front of his face.”
NHTSA complaint #866785, filed 2000-08“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 1997-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
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 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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