1994 GMC Suburban Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1994 GMC Suburban. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V159000Apr 28, 20031,755,876 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: GMC Suburban 1994–1997, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, C/K Pickups 1994–1997 +10 more

  Reported issue: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782…

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• 99V025000Feb 5, 1999988,587 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: GMC Suburban 1994, Chevrolet Suburban 1994, GMC C15 1994 +7 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. The brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in…

  Possible consequence: This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.

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• 98V150001Jul 1, 19981,557,585 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: GMC Suburban 1994–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Yukon 1994–1996 +7 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.

  Possible consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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