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2013 Chevrolet Suburban problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 118owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 2injuries reported
118 complaints, against an average of 123 for the other 14 Chevrolet Suburban model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban?
The components named most often in the 118 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2013 Chevrolet Suburban owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 118 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateThe propellant used in the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation…The propellant used in the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2013 Chevrolet Suburban owners report?
12 of the 118 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On the driver side adjacent to the fuel tank, improper drainage for the body frame caused severe rust. Over time the frame of the vehicle becomes a safety hazard and may cause the frame to crack or split resulting in loss of control to the rear of the vehicle.
Bought 2013 suburban brand new and in 2018, on a trip to the mountains for fall break, the car quit with no warning signs, in the middle of the night. The car would not accelerate when gas pedal was pressed and RPM gauge needle “fluctuated erratically” until car came to a complete stop in the middle of the highway! It was a scary and dangerous situation because it was late at night and we were in the mountains with no phone signal. Cars were coming and going both ways on Highway. Eventually people stopped to help us get suburban towed to local Chevrolet dealership and we had to rent a vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the dashboard had many fractures nearby the air bag enclosure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 294,000.
The paint flaking easily electrical poor in vehicle car seats ripping apart easily Doors handles interior braking apart easily
I had to do two engine jobs in one year because oil pressure sensor switch keeps going off due to poor electrical in the vehicle I also had to buy oil pressure pump
M y dash panel has had a small crack for years but the entire passenger air bag section lifted this morning. The dash panel is jagged and unsafe
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard. Additional brake pedal travel would be required to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. Over the years, the contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics where several brake repairs were performed on his vehicle however, the brake failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…
FEB. 15 , 2019 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN CAR. BROUGHT CAR EARLIER IN THE YEAR BECAUSE IT WAS JERKING BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. WENT OUT OF TOWN AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 93,721 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY WENT OUT ON FEB. 14, 2019. ONLY HOURS BEFORE AND NO COMPANY WOULD HELP! WE PAID 5,000 FOR A REPLACEMENT AND NOTICED THAT MY DASH HAD A CRACK IN IT AFTER BEING REPAIRED. CHEVROLET COMPANY SAID THEY DIDN'T DO IT. NOW THE DASH IS ALMOST CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO MY STEERING WHEEL. I UNDERSTAND THE WEAR AND TEAR OF ANY VEHICLE, BUT FOR THE WARRANTY TO GO OUT HOURS BEFORE HAND WAS UNBELIEVABLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOORS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY LOCK AND UNLOCK, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THAT THE HOME SCREEN WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, MANUALLY SHIFT THE BATTERY CABLES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN…
TAPPING OR CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR LOST POWER, BUCKING WITH HARD SHIFTS, AND STABILITRACK, ABS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ALL COME ON. I TOOK TO AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND MISFIRE ON CYL 4. CHANGED ALL SPARK PLUGS/WIRES AND CLEANED THOTTLE BODY AND TUNE UP AS WELL AS OIL CHANGE. CAR CONTINUED HARD DOWNSHIFTING AFTER PICKING UP. DROVE FOR A WEEK AND SYMPTOMS REAPPEARED AGAIN. SHOP IS CURRENTLY TRYING TO DIAGNOSE IF IT'S A BAD LIFTER(S) OR POSSIBLY FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM. SHOP OWNER ADMITTED THAT HE'S HEARD OF PROBLEMS WITH GM'S 5.3 ENGINES AND THE ACTIVE FUEL…
WHEN DECELERATING GETTING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY 6/6/2020 THE VEHICLE ENGINE REVVED UP ON IT'S OWN. THE MESSAGE CENTER IS SAYING THAT THE AIRBAGS NEED TO BE SERVICED, THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNS ON AND OFF AND GOES FROM HIGH TO LOW ON IT'S OWN , AND THE POWER WINDOWS IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATING WILL ROLL DOWN BUT CAN ONLY BE ROLLED UP AT TIMES BY THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS. THE BRAKE GRADING SYSTEM TURNS ON AT RANDOM TIMES AND THE TIRE SENSOR READING DISPLAYS ARE OFF. THE TIRE SENSOR READINGS ARE THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT THEY APPEAR TO BE ON THE MESSAGE CENTER (IE. THE MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT…
2013 Chevrolet Suburban: questions owners ask
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban; the most common categories were air bags (28, 23.7%), structure (23, 19.5%), engine (16, 13.6%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban?
Across 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are air bags (23.7% of complaints), structure (19.5% of complaints), engine (13.6% of complaints), electrical system (11.9% of complaints), service brakes (6.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2013 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
6 of the 118 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (5.1%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Service trailer brake system message would be displayed and the stability control would turn off randomly while driving down a street or highway. the engine stalled randomly and all the gauges turned off while driving on the highway twice." (NHTSA complaint 11193585, April 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Chevrolet Suburban?
4 of the 118 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (3.4%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "While traveling on the interstate 200 miles from home, the transmission catastrophically failed. within 25 miles of the check engine light coming on, the vehicle would not move. totally stranded in place in middle of highway." (NHTSA complaint 11066934, February 2018). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Suburban
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2013 only; combines NHTSA's entries for SUBURBAN 1500 and SUBURBAN 2500.