1994 Chevrolet Suburban power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Carrier gear on limited slip differential cracked. Manufacturer will be notified. *ak consumer states abs do not stop vehicle and consumer has had to run off the road may times in order to prevent an accident. *slc”
filed Jan 18, 2001
“Consumer was on the highway slowing down to brake for traffic & pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle wouldn't stop. Abs light or no other warning light came on. Dealer seemed to repair vehicle, but it hasnt been driven at highway speed to experience it again. Also, transmission seems to be…”
filed Jul 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 7 | 19% |
| 2023 Suburban | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 29 | 27% |
| 2021 Suburban | 35 | 19% |
| 2020 Suburban | 10 | 24% |
| 2019 Suburban | 38 | 50% |
| 2018 Suburban | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 Suburban | 38 | 27% |
| 2016 Suburban | 44 | 20% |
| 2015 Suburban | 47 | 11% |
| 2014 Suburban | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Suburban | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.