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Chevrolet Suburban

8,115 federal complaints across 44 model years (1981-2024) · 82 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Suburban, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban - 803 complaints in its first 8 years (858 to date)
  2. 1999 Chevrolet Suburban - 575 complaints in its first 8 years (634 to date)
  3. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban - 467 complaints in its first 8 years (499 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (54 to date)
  2. 1991 Chevrolet Suburban - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (52 to date)
  3. 2014 Chevrolet Suburban - 56 complaints in its first 8 years (59 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Brakes
2,984
Engine & cooling
843
Electrical system
840
Power train
707
Air bags
663
Glass & wipers
595

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2024 Chevrolet Suburban39391
2023 Chevrolet Suburban1171173
2022 Chevrolet Suburban1111114
2021 Chevrolet Suburban18518512
2020 Chevrolet Suburban44444
2019 Chevrolet Suburban77773
2018 Chevrolet Suburban81814
2017 Chevrolet Suburban1411305
2016 Chevrolet Suburban2191856
2015 Chevrolet Suburban42837811
2014 Chevrolet Suburban59563
2013 Chevrolet Suburban1181024
2012 Chevrolet Suburban101904
2011 Chevrolet Suburban1481233
2010 Chevrolet Suburban117783
2009 Chevrolet Suburban106595
2008 Chevrolet Suburban213934
2007 Chevrolet Suburban291824
2006 Chevrolet Suburban23141
2005 Chevrolet Suburban129856
2004 Chevrolet Suburban2041534
2003 Chevrolet Suburban3012065
2002 Chevrolet Suburban2862132
2001 Chevrolet Suburban4403606
2000 Chevrolet Suburban2822468
1999 Chevrolet Suburban6345751
1998 Chevrolet Suburban2011952
1997 Chevrolet Suburban4143932
1996 Chevrolet Suburban3603423
1995 Chevrolet Suburban4574366
1994 Chevrolet Suburban8588033
1993 Chevrolet Suburban4994670
1992 Chevrolet Suburban1891783
1991 Chevrolet Suburban52383
1990 Chevrolet Suburban54293
1989 Chevrolet Suburban62273
1988 Chevrolet Suburban3093
1987 Chevrolet Suburban1820
1986 Chevrolet Suburban700
1985 Chevrolet Suburban900
1984 Chevrolet Suburban600
1983 Chevrolet Suburban300
1982 Chevrolet Suburban101
1981 Chevrolet Suburban101

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V289000DO NOT DRIVE2015-2020Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...
26V0850002022Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped...
25V2740002021-2024Engine And Engine CoolingGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...
24V7970002021Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe,...
23V6420002023SuspensionGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
22V9030002022-2023Exterior LightingGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500,...
22V8270002021Exterior LightingGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles.
22V6170002021-2022Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats.
22V0360002021Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles.
21V7390002021Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
21V4550002021SteeringGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
21V4210002021Electrical SystemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles.
21V1900002021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating.
21V1150002020TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021...
21V0540002010-2014Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon,...
21V0530002009-2013Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe,...
21V0520002007-2009Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban,...
21V0510002012Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC...
21V0500002007-2011Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,...
20V8110002021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and...
20V7920002021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet...
20V7350002021SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles.
19V8370002020Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...
19V7610002015-2020Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with...
19V6450002015-2018Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles.
18V6730002018-2019Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.
18V5860002015SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles.
17V4370002015-2016Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet...
17V0330002016-2017VisibilityGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles.
16V6510002015-2017Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL,...