Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Suburban

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

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.

DP00001OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING

Equipment

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.