1994 GMC Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 276about this part
- Share
- 67%of 411 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 276 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 GMC Suburban, 67% of the 411 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,500 miles. 61 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had failure of both rear brake lines and fuel delivery lines/sending unit due to heavily rusted/ruptured metal lines. Fortunately, the failures were observed in my driveway, leaking brake fluid and gasoline. The vehicle required towing to the local mechanics garage.total cost of repair (all rusted lines and fuel sending unit) at local garage was $875.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10045570, filed 2003-11, 98,500 miles“This condition is very serious when you are in need of your brakes the most they completly fail with no indication under normal brake use. Please contact me for any usefull discription on what happened. I am a certified mechanic and have been trained in anti-lock brake service .”
NHTSA complaint #711112, filed 2000-04“Brakes failed completely first occurance. Partially failed, very hard stopping standing on brake pedal four subsequent occurances. I drive very carefully, braking long before I normally would since first occurance. This was a sizable investment. I would like at least the same braking confidence I experience in my 1940 la salle. Please help. To date there has not been an accident. It is waiting to happen. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #701532, filed 1998-12“Anti-lock brakes failed on a wet surface causing me to skid into a van in front of me. Damage to other party was approx. &2,500. Anti-lock brakes on vehicle tend to disengage when braking on a bumpy surface which once caused me to skid into a skid.”
NHTSA complaint #708994, filed 1999-07“I drove a GM product for over 20 years, before owning this machine, that weighed the same as this one, had the same size tires and type(factory reccommended) as my Suburban and I never freewheeled through any red lights or hit anyone! It is very scary driving this machine. If the anti-lock brakes are so good then why are they automatically disconnected when in 4 wheel drive? I thought off road conditions and snow and ice(where 4 wheel drive is necessary) is where you would want the superior brakes?”
NHTSA complaint #722576, filed 2000-05Related 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: GMC Suburban 1994, Chevrolet Suburban 1994, GMC C15 1994 +7 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 40% |
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 27% |
| 1999 | 123 | 43% |
| 1998 | 29 | 29% |
| 1997 | 58 | 29% |
| 1996 | 62 | 36% |
| 1995 | 101 | 44% |
| 1994 | 276 | 67% |
| 1993 | 162 | 76% |
| 1992 | 67 | 84% |
| 1991 | 9 | 30% |
| 1990 | 9 | 41% |
| 1989 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Suburban
72 complaintsTires
17 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC 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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