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Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 1,844 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Suburban. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Suburban by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Suburban: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Suburban year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most are the 2015 (431), 2016 (220) and 2021 (201). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (44), 2024 (45) and 2014 (59), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Chevrolet Suburban model years, 21 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (12), 2022 (4) and 2023 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most stalling complaints?
177 owner complaints across 13 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2021 (39), 2015 (31) and 2022 (21) model years, out of 13 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most engine failure complaints?
143 owner complaints across 8 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. The most were filed for the 2021 (37), 2023 (36) and 2022 (30) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most check engine light complaints?
108 owner complaints across 10 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2021 (33), 2023 (16) and 2015 (13) model years, out of 10 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most transmission failure complaints?
66 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2017 (21), 2016 (18) and 2019 (16) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
56 owner complaints across 7 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2021 (21), 2019 (10) and 2017 (6) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most brake complaints?
51 owner complaints across 4 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2015 (30), 2017 (10) and 2016 (7) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
40 owner complaints across 6 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2021 (10), 2016 (8) and 2019 (7) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most vibration complaints?
30 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (20), 2017 (6) and 2019 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most no-start complaints?
23 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2021 (9), 2023 (9) and 2022 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most air conditioning complaints?
20 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. The most were filed for the 2015 (15) and 2017 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
16 owner complaints across 4 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2017 (5), 2018 (4) and 2022 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have the most oil consumption complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Suburban model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2021 (8) and 2023 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.