NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet R1500 Suburban

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

7,905

Active records

Recalls

84

Active records

TSBs

5,656

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

17

Injuries

495

Crashes

617

Fires

136

Top reported issues — Chevrolet R1500 Suburban

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Braking behavior

2,629

Condition issue

2,369

Operating state

2,177

Driver assistance issue

1,261

Reporting mechanism

797

Noise

581

Safety restraint issue

576

Fluid issue

536

Engine behavior

513

Wiper/washer behavior

401

Vibration/harshness

396

Steering behavior

371

Performance issue

366

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

345

Thermal issue

298

Safety restraint behavior

279

Ride/handling behavior

263

Access/entry issue

259

Electrical issue

251

Starting behavior

128

Lighting behavior

116

Powering on/off behavior

110

HVAC behavior

88

Infotainment behavior

84

Smell

76

Recent change

54

Communication/network issue

14

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 28, 2026


Fire

On [XXX], our car was parked for 5 hours at a public marina. [XXX], Miami, Fl 33138. At 316 pm the MIami Dade Fire Rescue arrived promptly to put out the car fire. There is a fire station on scene. It seems to have started at center console. We serviced the car 1/19/2026, a thermostat in the engine. The engine was not the source of the fire. We also recieved a green clean check list on the car except to check tire pressure monitor. This electrical fire started center console. We had a minor…

2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 26, 2026


With out any warning engine shake and running roughly Loud engine noise more than ticking and losing power with reduce speed

2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 26, 2026


Suburban started to have shudder at lower rpm on acceleration. I took it to the dealer and they confirmed the valve is bad. They are unsure at this time but depending on damage from the bad value my Suburban may also need a new torque convertor or transmission.

2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 25, 2026


When I first got this vehicle 2019 brand new off the lot the dealership in newark ohio had to completely rewire it. It took them a month to figure it out. I just replaced the transmission and now the engine is out. A piston rod snapped hit both sides an cracked the sides and the oil pan.

2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 24, 2026


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.

2022 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 22, 2026


The telecommunications module for vehicle GPS and OnStar emergency services failed after a factory software update. Now the vehicle has no GPS location, information emergency OnStar services or the ability to access vehicle Telematic via cell signal or an app. Dealer refused to cover the item under the 36 month bumper-to-bumper warranty leaving the consumer stuck with a $2000 cost just to have GPS in the vehicle and maintain contact with emergency services through OnStar.

2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 21, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 291,000 and at the time of inspection, it was discovered that the odometer was tampered with, and without disclosure of these modifications.

2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 20, 2026


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. I've read up it's happening to many of the same year make and model. I spent 7k on a new transmission. Now a new engine??? ...frustrating! Please help

2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 20, 2026


The engine siezed up due to the issues that are related to the recall. Currently waiting for a new engine, it has been almost 5 weeks and no time frame on when it will be fixed.

2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 19, 2026


Had to replace entire engine for same reason other GM engines are recalled for, the lifters and shifting cylinders. This should also be covered under a recall! It left me and my kids stranded.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.