1994 GMC Suburban Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 411 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 1994 GMC Suburban, 3% of the 411 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,350 miles. 1 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.
“I got into the Suburban to go to the store this morning, when I sat and reached to place the belt into the holder, the chair anchor snapped and I began having problems whenever stopping or accelerating. This problem leads me to believe that I may have a problem in the future whenever I need to brake fast or upon moving after being stopped as the seat rocks backwards. Now I have contacted the manufacture as to recall with no assist. I believe this to be a hazard in the seat itself. Thank you. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***739541”
NHTSA complaint #10006383, filed 2001-01, 74,350 miles“Front brace bar under the electric seat that stabilizes to the roller tracks is broken near the left roller which allows the seat to propel backwards upon any additional acceleration. Have to hold the steering wheel to counter bouncing. Manufacturer contacted and cannot repair or replace.”
NHTSA complaint #827564, filed 1998-09“The bolt that holds the seat in place on the seats left side snapped off. This made the seat back slip to the rear an inch while driving. This is possible safety hazzard . This could cause the driver to become startled causing a possible traffic accident.”
NHTSA complaint #737254, filed 2000-12“Seat frame became detached from floorboard, causing the driver to become distracted while driving. Dealer was notified, and stated problem was normal wear and tear.”
NHTSA complaint #8004711, filed 2002-02“The drivers seat is a power seat and the seat just breaks off the bolts and the seat is not stable. Tt consumer states seats have been worked on/replaced on 5 occasions, however seat still fails.”
NHTSA complaint #975324, filed 1995-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 40% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 46 | 20% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 11 | 37% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Suburban
276 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
72 complaintsTires
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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