1994 Chevrolet Suburban Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about 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 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 858 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving cruise control activates unexpectedly, and while braking the engine iraces high. The rpms are high, and the front wheels are squealing, causing extended stopping distance. Occupant needs to turn off the vehicle in order to have the rpms return to normal. Previously, had a ton of electrical problems. Dealer cannot determine the problem, but said it may be electrical. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #851911, filed 1999-10“Since owner purchased truck the brakes do not work. The brakes do not hold in the rain. This happens when the ABS kicks in. The truck does not stop when the driver applies the brakes. The ABS kicks in when the truck acts like it does not want to stop. There is an open investigation for poor performance ea95- 025. This problem is compounded due to high idle speed, 1,000 RPM, of 427 cubic inch engine. Idle speed cannot be adjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #823258, filed 1998-06“When cruise control is on, it would automatically click on and applying the brake would not stop the cruise control speed. Very scary, happend twice and I took to dealer where they changed a stripped nut on brake light assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #720260, filed 2000-03“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 2002-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 19 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 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.
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