1994 GMC SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

490

Owner Complaints

70 Crashes 5 Fires

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN

The 1994 GMC SUBURBAN has received a total of 490 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (234 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (42 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (26 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 4,706,121 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,755,876 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 01I006000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

| 255,770 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1992-1994 CHEVROLET AND GMC SUBURBANS EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER-BRAKE ASSIST AND EBC4 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) MODULES. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT POOR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

Consequence: THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PAD. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE-BOOSTER OUTPUT ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

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Recall 99V025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 988,587 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.

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Recall 98V150001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,557,585 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

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Recall 95I005000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

| 60,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Consequence: CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, STALLING, MISFIRE, POOR HOT OR COLD STARTING, EXTENDED CRANKING OF A HOT ENGINE, OR STALLING AFTER START. TRUCKS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS CAN EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION FROM START OR COULD STALL DURING DECELERATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN

490 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 234 56 Crashes 18 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 42 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 26 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 24 6 Crashes 4 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10226476 | TIRES | | 162,528 miles
TREAD / TIRE SEPARATION BIG BUBBLE IN TIRE SEVERE SHAKING / SEVERE PULLING THOUGHT MY TRUCK NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT VERY VERY VERY BAD. *TR
#10226474 | TIRES | | 161,528 miles Fire
TIRE SEPARATION CAUSING BUBBLE IN TIRE /CAUSING SHAKING / PULLING SEVERELY TO RIGHT SIDE. *TR
#10226470 | TIRES | | 156,880 miles
TIRES SEPARATING CAUSING MAJOR BUBBLE AND PULLING AS WELL AS SHAKING. *TR
#10226477 | TIRES | | 162,528 miles Fire
TIRE WOBBLE/ NO SEPARATION YET CAN FEEL IT PULLING / DID WAIT FOR THIS ONE TO BUBBLE UP AND SEPARATE WASN'T GOING TO WAIT ANOTHER 3 WEEKS FOR AN ACCIDENT POSSIBLY FATAL TO HAPPEN HAD THIS LAST REMAINING ONE REMOVED FROM MY VEHICLE. *TR
#10160030 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | | 18,000 miles
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED AFTER BEING MANUALLY "HELPED" SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE, BUT NO LONGER. WHEN I CONTACTED GMC, THEY TOLD ME THE CURRENT RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. I HAVE PURCHASED THE CIRCUIT BOARD MYSELF AND WILL NOW NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE INSTALL IT. RECALL NEEDS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL VIN #'S. I WAS TOLD BY THE GMC TOLL FREE NUMBER THAT IT WAS NOT A "SAFETY" ISSUE, SORRY. *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01005 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THIS SPECIAL POLICY PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT COVERS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND EBC4 ABS BRAKE MODULES EXHIBITNG POOR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE / BRAKE SYSTEM SUBJECTIVE FEEL. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 GMC SUBURBAN.

Investigation DP00001 — EQUIPMENT Open

Opened:

OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING

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