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2018 Chevrolet Suburban problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 84owner complaints
- 3crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 4injuries reported
84 complaints, against an average of 125 for the other 14 Chevrolet Suburban model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
The components named most often in the 84 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2018 Chevrolet Suburban owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 84 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?9 owners · 10.7%
- Has the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban had transmission failures?6 owners · 7.1%
- Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?5 owners · 6%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?4 owners · 4.8%
- Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban idle rough, misfire or hesitate?4 owners · 4.8%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?4 owners · 4.8%
- Does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have rust or paint problems?3 owners · 3.6%
Has the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Suburban owners report?
12 of the 84 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.
On August 7, 2026, while driving a rental vehicle in the Denver, Colorado area with my family, including two young children, the vehicle unexpectedly lost engine power while traveling downhill. The engine shut off, resulting in a significant reduction in brake assistance and creating an extremely dangerous situation. We were able to bring the vehicle to a stop without a collision or injury. After restarting the vehicle, the check-engine light illuminated. The vehicle was no longer considered safe to operate and ultimately required towing by the rental operator. The exact mechanical cause is…
My 2018 Chevrolet Suburban is experiencing transmission problems that raise serious concerns about the reliability and potential safety of General Motors transmissions used in trucks and SUVs from this period. When I contacted an independent transmission repair shop to describe the problems, the employee immediately asked whether my vehicle was a 2014–2018 model. When I confirmed it was a 2018 Suburban, she explained that the shop encounters transmission problems in these vehicles regularly. Her familiarity with the issue, before even inspecting my vehicle, was particularly concerning. This is…
My suburban shut off 5 times while turning. Very unsafe given I have 4 children and it could have been while we were driving on the freeway, which could have been fatal.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact's husband noticed an abnormal sound and the vehicle independently stopped. The contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. The contact's husband attempted to shift the gear shifter, however the gear shifter failed to shift as intended. The contact stated after several attempts, the gear shifter shifted as intended. The vehicle…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while purchasing an aftermarket warranty coverage, the warranty company informed the contact that there was a mileage discrepancy based on the Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 123,959; however, the Carfax report listed the mileage at 129,000 one month prior to the purchase.
My 2018 LT Chevy suburban with 110000 miles has been giving me transmission and motor problems. I took it to chevy vannuys and they took 3 days and did nothing. I saw a recall on line for the same year. Explaining about transmission problems. Where can I go to have it fixed.
No official incident has happened yet, but the brake assist kicks in, yet does not work until it's revving engine to over 4000rpm, which causes a sudden jerk and scary sounds from engine. I have had a few instances where the vehicle did not want to stop almost causing an accident, and these have happened without anything in the car other than my daughter who is 2 and myself. The most recent problem is a weird rattling sound while going uphill. Before this going uphill is extremely sluggish, where I have the gas peddle almost to the floor, but nothing happens other than decrease in speed until…
The 2nd row of the vehicle has 2 captain chairs and both seatbelt retractors failed.
The Trailor brake system, engine light, stabilitrak control system and antilock brake system is on due to the wiring of this vehicle.
TECHNICIAN - Was unable to perform test drive of vehicle. Inspected operation & found; Vehicle will not turn over, battery very weak. Removed battery, put on charger for approximately 45 minutes. Reinstalled battery. Vehicle had power but did not start. Was unable to get shifter into neutral. Found engine still not turning over. Found starter motor making clicking sounds. Got to turn over once but was very labored, but did not start. Disconnected shift cable at transmission and rolled vehicle into shop for diagnostic. - Scanned computer control modules & found; Approximately 30 codes total in…
STARTED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, DRIVER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH. RESET IT AND ALERT STAYED OFF FOR A WHILE AND THEN STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED, AWAITING PARTS. DEALER STATED IT WAS AIRBAG IN THE OVERHEAD AREA OF THE DRIVER. I DON'T KNOW IF VEHICLE PART HAS BEEN INSPECTED. AWAITING COMPLETION OF THE REPAIR.
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN DEC OF 2019 USED. 35,000 MILES. NOW HAS 88,000 AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. REGULAR OIL CHANGES. NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO ISSUES. STOPPED RUNNING. AFTER HAVING SOMEONE LOOK AT IT TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS, THE MECHANIC SAID THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAS TO EITHER BE REBUILT OR REPLACED.
2018 Chevrolet Suburban: questions owners ask
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban; the most common categories were engine (19, 22.6%), power train (19, 22.6%), electrical system (17, 20.2%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 3 complaints mention a crash, 4 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
Across 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (22.6% of complaints), power train (22.6% of complaints), electrical system (20.2% of complaints), service brakes (17.9% of complaints), steering (9.5% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
9 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (10.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "My vehicle completely shuts off while driving. All of the components on the dash and even my steering wheel moves into the prestarted vehicle position. It has happened 3 times in the past week now." (NHTSA complaint 11682767, 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.
Has the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban had transmission failures?
6 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (7.1%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "Had to replace transmission at 103000 miles. Regularly maintained no harsh driving. No warning signs it was going out till it happened" (NHTSA complaint 11630254, December 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 does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
5 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (6%) describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. One owner wrote: "The second row - driver's side seat belt no longer was retracting, making the seat unsafe. This belt had been slow to retract since we purchased this vehicle from the dealership in June 2022, but it stopped retracting in mid January 2023." (NHTSA complaint 11504915, February 2023). 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 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
4 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (4.8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "The vehicle began to shake as if it would shut down. Then, the engine light came on. Then I received three text message alerts. We were shown paperwork regarding the service history that was done at Philips Chevrolet." (NHTSA complaint 11426679, July 2021). 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 2018 Chevrolet Suburban idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
4 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (4.8%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "My Suburban is having the same issues as the most recent recall on the 2021-2025 Chevrolets. The issue is with pretty much all of the motors that go from the V8 to the 4 cylinders. It's doing the same exact thing a friend of mine's 2019 Tahoe did." (NHTSA complaint 11657682, April 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 are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
4 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (4.8%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Vehicle starts dinging with warning - Service Trailer Brake System - and warning - Action Required Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care - ABS Light - Traction Control. Power steering goes out and assumedly ABS and Traction Control stop working." (NHTSA complaint 11511267, March 2023). 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.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have rust or paint problems?
3 of the 84 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (3.6%) describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. One owner wrote: "Rim corrosion resulting in loss of air pressure. The inner portion of the rim is corroding causing the tires to loose pressure. Depending on the amount of corrosion this could lead to a catastrophic failure at some point due to sudden loss of pressure." (NHTSA complaint 11619653, October 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.
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 2018 only.