Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Suburban

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 587 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V057000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
379,004
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-04
Owners notified
1996-04-11

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V139000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
36,641
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-26
Owners notified
1995-08-10

Defect description

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V140000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,651
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-25
Owners notified
1995-08-03

Defect description

THE VEHICLES HAVE BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.

Manufacturer remedy

THE ENGINE START LABEL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE STOWED SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR AND A NEW ENGINE START LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE HEADLINER IN THE SUN VISOR DEPRESSION. OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE NEW LABEL AND CAN INSTALL THE LABEL THEMSELVES OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL IT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V026000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
13,853
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-16
Owners notified
1995-02-24

Defect description

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

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 slip125120,000 mi
Seats6987,650 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer22
Tires2030,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery19
Tires: tread/belt19240,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor15
Air bags: frontal14
Seats: front assembly: power adjust14100,833 mi
Power train: automatic transmission12
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12
Unknown or other1085,000 mi
Vehicle speed control9
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads8
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch7
Seats: front assembly: recliner7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7
Structure: body: door7
Air bags6
Service brakes, air: antilock6
Suspension: front6
Visibility: power window devices and controls6
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Power train: driveline: differential unit5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum5
Electrical system: ignition4
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Suspension4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Exterior lighting: turn signal350,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Steering3150,000 mi
Structure: body353,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3
Electrical system: wiring2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Seat belts2120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: column2
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment2
Structure2
Structure: frame and members2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2
Wheels2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system1200,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1305,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1236,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of 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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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.