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2019 Chevrolet Suburban problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 78owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 1fire report
- 2injuries reported
78 complaints, against an average of 126 for the other 14 Chevrolet Suburban model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
The components named most often in the 78 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2019 Chevrolet Suburban owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 78 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Has the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban had transmission failures?16 owners · 20.5%
- Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban idle rough, misfire or hesitate?10 owners · 12.8%
- Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?8 owners · 10.3%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?8 owners · 10.3%
- Has the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban had engine failures?8 owners · 10.3%
- Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?7 owners · 9%
- Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban vibrate or shake while driving?4 owners · 5.1%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?3 owners · 3.8%
- Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?3 owners · 3.8%
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban owners report?
12 of the 78 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.
vehicle SUFFERED AN ENGINE FAILURE, which I believe is same problem as GM SUVs made from 2021 to 2024 for which recall exist . Engine that failed was 6.2L V8 / L87
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed a cylinder misfire and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,818.
I bought this vehicle in August 202 from Bayway Chevrolet in Pearland, Texas. The vehicle is now at 101,703 miles. The vehicle is a 2019 Chevy Suburban LT with the 8L43 transmission. Approximately 1 year ago, we started to have issues with the electronic screens - both the dashboard and the radio screen. The screens freeze, change channels and displays without any buttons being pressed or the screen being touched. Due to cost, we have not had this repaired yet, however our usual mechanic has said that he sees this issue all the time in smart technology vehicles. The transmission, on XXX, we…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally hard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to three dealers, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer…
Since December 2020, our Suburban has been in for seven extended, documented dealership repair events at Guaranty Chevrolet and Simpson Chevrolet of Garden Grove, totaling 192 cumulative days out of service and $47,560.86 in documented repair invoices — approximately 71% of what we paid for the vehicle. Those repairs have included a complete transmission replacement (58,861 miles), a recurrence of the same active-lifter defect only ten days later, an ignition coil failure, fuel injector and air conditioning failures, an oil pump failure, and, most seriously, a complete engine replacement…
Odometer Fraud. The contact was in the process of purchasing a 2019 Chevrolet Surburban. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. Contact stated the vehicle was a private dealer sale were they garage vehicles at 1524 Firestone Blvd. LA CA 90001. Contact stated vehicle was being sold with a milage of 69,430 but it was later discovered that Carfax reported vehicle mileage as 154,206.
The rear defroster malfunctioned and caused the rear glass to reach a high temperature, and it started raining outside, and it caused the rear glass to shatter. No known issues before? We come to this conclusion by looking at the black overheating marks on the glass after it shattered.
The suburban pulls to side. I got it into the service center and they tried to fix the alignment but when we got it back it still does it. So im not driving it til it gets a second opinion because its definitely not the alignment if it is still doing it. So I dont feel safe driving it with me or especially my kids in it.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearings had failed due to a large amount of copper found in the engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
My car it’s just 124400 miles and suddenly started to showing me a service safety restraint system then the airbag light goes on and shows that the hood is open when I start the car and stays like that for 20 seconds then goes off
We have suddenly experienced a problem with our 2019 Suburban, seemingly identical to a problem that plagued 2015 GM light trucks and SUVs (NHTSA campaign number: 18V586. GM's own number for this recall is 18289). At low speeds (typically parking lots, under 5 MPH), when turning, we intermittenly lose power steering. This is more common when switching directions rapidly such as during a parking maneuver. Simultaneously, headlights and interior lights intermittenly dim. The instrument cluster screen will display random warning messages (“roll window down then up”, etc). The clock time resets as…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the trailer brake system warning light intermittently illuminated and made a beeping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
2019 Chevrolet Suburban: questions owners ask
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban; the most common categories were power train (38, 48.7%), engine (26, 33.3%), electrical system (7, 9%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
Across 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (48.7% of complaints), engine (33.3% of complaints), electrical system (9% of complaints), steering (7.7% of complaints), seat belts (6.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban had transmission failures?
16 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (20.5%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "Transmission stalling, hesitating, affecting engine performance and rpm's. broke down on highway. We replaced the transmission, now it's doing a similar problem and the mechanic says the engine is failing, cylinders issues." (NHTSA complaint 11739110, May 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
10 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (12.8%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Transmission stalling, hesitating, affecting engine performance and rpm's. broke down on highway. We replaced the transmission, now it's doing a similar problem and the mechanic says the engine is failing, cylinders issues." (NHTSA complaint 11739110, May 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
8 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (10.3%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Transmission stalling, hesitating, affecting engine performance and rpm's. broke down on highway. We replaced the transmission, now it's doing a similar problem and the mechanic says the engine is failing, cylinders issues." (NHTSA complaint 11739110, May 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 is the check engine light on in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
8 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (10.3%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "I was driving yesterday when my car began to shake at low RPMs. The traction control light came on steadily and the check engine light was blinking. I was unable to safely accelerate." (NHTSA complaint 11730201, 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.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban had engine failures?
8 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (10.3%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "vehicle SUFFERED AN ENGINE FAILURE, which I believe is same problem as GM SUVs made from 2021 to 2024 for which recall exist . Engine that failed was 6.2L V8 / L87" (NHTSA complaint 11765208, September 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
7 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (9%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "Transmission started shifting very hard while in motion. The vehicle shudders while at speed. Extremely loud vibrations coming from under the vehicle. This vehicle only has 75 k miles on it. Mechanic first flushed and changed transmission fluid." (NHTSA complaint 11685512, September 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban vibrate or shake while driving?
4 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (5.1%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "2019 Chevy Suburban Premium at approx 121k miles whole body of vehicle starts shaking & vibrating at 45 mph, behaving like like torque converter going bad." (NHTSA complaint 11584177, April 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 are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
3 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (3.8%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "I was driving yesterday when my car began to shake at low RPMs. The traction control light came on steadily and the check engine light was blinking. I was unable to safely accelerate." (NHTSA complaint 11730201, 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.
Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
3 of the 78 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (3.8%) describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. One owner wrote: "My daughter was stuck in the back seat. i was unable to get her out. the seatbelt was locked and unable to unlock. i had to cut the seatbelt in order for her to get out." (NHTSA complaint 11416355, May 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.
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 2019 only.