Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Suburban

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,038 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Suburban, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V025000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
988,587
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-05
Owners notified
1999-04-12

Defect description

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 LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip506180,140 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor91100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer70140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components51—
Seat belts: front: retractor13115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder12—
Service brakes, air: antilock11—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor11—
Vehicle speed control11—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads10—
Tires104,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission9—
Seats982,650 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc9—
Trailer hitches7—
Electrical system: ignition6—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Seats: front assembly: recliner6150,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt6—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper5150,000 mi
Suspension: front5—
Unknown or other5—
Electrical system4198,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Service brakes, hydraulic4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring4150,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3—
Seat belts3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3—
Suspension: rear3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline2109,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seat belts: front265,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2124,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Structure: body: door2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2—
Wheels2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine1243,640 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1183,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes1274,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility1112,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1108,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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