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2015 Chevrolet Suburban problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 431owner complaints
- 21crash reports
- 8fire reports
- 34injuries reported
The most complained-about Chevrolet Suburban year on file: 431 complaints, against an average of 100 for the other 14 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
The components named most often in the 431 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Chevrolet Suburban owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 431 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?31 owners Ā· 7.2%
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?30 owners Ā· 7%
- Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?24 owners Ā· 5.6%
- Why does my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vibrate or shake while driving?20 owners Ā· 4.6%
- Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?15 owners Ā· 3.5%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?13 owners Ā· 3%
- Why does my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban smell of fuel or gas?13 owners Ā· 3%
Has the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2015 Chevrolet Suburban owners report?
12 of the 431 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.
This has almost caused us to get in an accident several times now. While driving and taking a curve or while gradually turning, the power steering failed. The steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn, and my wife could barely turn it. The message āSteering Assist Reduced ā Drive with Careā was displayed. When we pulled over and turned off the engine, and then later re-started the Suburban, the power steering worked again. The dealer conducted a diagnostic on it and could not find the problem at first. They later said the Power Steering Gear needed to be replaced. This is a very dangerousā¦
I experienced a serious brake failure in my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban with 112,500 miles that nearly resulted in a collision. After approximately 90 minutes of driving, I pulled into a parking lot and attempted to stop. Without warning lights or prior symptoms, the brake pedal suddenly became extremely hard to press, and the vehicle nearly failed to stop. I had to stomp on the brake pedal to stop. The same dangerous condition occurred while reversing into a parking space. This created a serious risk of injury to myself and others. The problem appeared primarily at low speeds. After sitting forā¦
2024 Suburban bought brand new. Service Transmission Warning lights up. Been to the dealership shop about this 4 times now. They replaced the TCM with kit, seals, & tranmission fluid. Problem occurred again 200 miles later. Dealership just stringing us along without actually fixing it!
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving and taking a curve, the vehicle failed to turn as needed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The contact stated that the message āSteering Assist Reduced ā Drive with Careā was displayed. The dealer was contacted, and a diagnostic test was pending. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
When coming to a stop or backing from my inclined driveway the foot brake requires a hard push because it seems to lock up. I couldn't stop when braking. The problem is recurring. It has not been inspected for this recurring problem and no lights or warning signal appears on the dashboard.
Fuel line leak caused by design flaw in which line plastic fuel feed line (GM part #84200271) is installed too close to the undercarriage, causing it to rub against the frame due to vibration and wear a pinhole. This is known by gm in service bulletin Service Bulletin 17-NA-304. This is a fuel leak, that can causes significant fire danger to people, property, and nature. Eventually putting first responders at risk. Also the environmental risk of continuous leaking fuel. Luckily, I could smell it before anything bad happened. But if GM knows about this issue, itās big enough they should doā¦
Pulling off from a stop sign on a hill, the car wouldn't accelerate and rolled back hitting a pedestrian and then jerked forward aggressively burning rubber on the tires. I smell the transmission burning. Luckily the lady didn't want to press charges.
While driving at highway speeds my vehicle lost steering the radio and the hvac turned off. I had abs and brake lights on the dash as well as a service stabilitrac message. The vehicle completely shutoff and I almost had an auto accident. I have not taken it anywhere as Iām to afraid to drive it for fear of having an accident.
When driving down the road, all gauges drop to 0, car continues to drive. When I pull over and try to turn the car off it turns everything off except the engine. I canāt put it into gear or restart the car. Battery has to be unplugged to get it to turn off. All lights will start flash across the dash. Service air bags, service trailer brake, service side detection, etc
Replaced lifters 1,3,5,7 and added automatic fuel mgmt system bypass chip after the vehicle went into limp mode ON THE HIGHWAY. Ran for less than 2000 miles and those same lifters failed a second time and had to be replaced AGAIN. The last incident occurred after about 200 miles and had engine failure, limp mode with multiple sensor failures in the middle of the road in the dark. Limited ability to move it safely off the road.
The contact owns 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw rust on the frame and saw horizontal lines that became progressively worse over time. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that wax could be added to the rust spot and that the repair would be out-of-pocket because the failure was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-255 (Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting); however, the VINā¦
The drivers seat back is extremely lose. Moves forward and back with every brake and acceleration. The seat base also moves slightly, rocking left to right in turns. The suspension completely failed and had to be replaced. An unknown oily substance has been coating the inside of the windshield since the purchase of vehicle in 2015. Requires constant deep cleaning in order to see through windshield.
2015 Chevrolet Suburban: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 431 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban; the most common categories were service brakes (153, 35.5%), steering (60, 13.9%), electrical system (58, 13.5%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 21 complaints mention a crash, 8 mention a fire, 34 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
Across 431 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (35.5% of complaints), steering (13.9% of complaints), electrical system (13.5% of complaints), power train (11.1% of complaints), engine (9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
31 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (7.2%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Clanking, stalling , wouldnāt go into gear. Had to have the truck flatbed to AAMCO. Was told transmission. Call Chevy during issueās and told vehicle was not part of recall. Transmission had to be replaced." (NHTSA complaint 11600987, July 2024). 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 do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
30 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (7%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. One owner wrote: "If I pull up to a parking spot and Iām slowly creeping into the spot, say at a popular supermarket, and slowing down the brake pedal stiffens up and itās almost impossible to press. I feel like my truck may not stop." (NHTSA complaint 11678831, August 2025). 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 does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
24 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (5.6%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. One owner wrote: "This has almost caused us to get in an accident several times now. While driving and taking a curve or while gradually turning, the power steering failed. The steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn, and my wife could barely turn it." (NHTSA complaint 11771672, October 2026). 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 does my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vibrate or shake while driving?
20 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (4.6%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "My vehicle has an awful vibration to it, that starts at a low speed and continues as speed progresses. also i have been getting headaches everytime i drive my vehicle." (NHTSA complaint 11315695, March 2020). 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 air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
15 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (3.5%) describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. One owner wrote: "My ac condenser has a leak. gm issued a special recall if the owner reported it within 60,000 miles. i wasn't lucky enough for my ac to fail within that period nor was i notified that the condenser was a manufacture defect." (NHTSA complaint 11328017, June 2020). 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 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
13 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (3%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while attempting to have the vehicle inspected, it was discovered that the catalytic converter was missing, the wires were cut, and a pipe was inserted to muffle theā¦" (NHTSA complaint 11670905, July 2025). 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 does my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban smell of fuel or gas?
13 of the 431 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (3%) describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. One owner wrote: "Fuel line leak caused by design flaw in which line plastic fuel feed line (GM part #84200271) is installed too close to the undercarriage, causing it to rub against the frame due to vibration and wear a pinhole." (NHTSA complaint 11732603, April 2026). 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), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only.