NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet V1500 Suburban

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

7,927

Active records

Recalls

85

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

496

Crashes

618

Fires

136

Top reported issues — Chevrolet V1500 Suburban

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Braking behavior

2,632

Condition issue

2,376

Operating state

2,185

Driver assistance issue

1,261

Reporting mechanism

798

Noise

582

Safety restraint issue

576

Fluid issue

539

Engine behavior

516

Vibration/harshness

402

Wiper/washer behavior

401

Steering behavior

374

Performance issue

373

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

354

Thermal issue

298

Safety restraint behavior

279

Ride/handling behavior

263

Access/entry issue

259

Electrical issue

252

Starting behavior

128

Lighting behavior

118

Powering on/off behavior

111

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.

2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The sunroof drains continue to fail. I’ve had multiple occasions where the car has had drains back up or be disconnected.. This is a safety issue because it creates mold as water falls in the headliner and then the cabin. It also creates rust, particularly behind the dashboard. That’s not rust proof. Despite being under warranty, the dealers are useless and helping address the issue because it’s la design flaw. The multiple water intrusions also affect the electronics in the vehicle.,…

2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly came to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to accelerate, and the vehicle drove sluggishly as if the tires were flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission and motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine was idling rough, the Check Engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine rods were bent, causing internal damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was…

2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 15, 2026


The engine of this car has been under recall for multiple issues during the time we have owned it. The most recent issue that was experienced was total engine failure and electrical malfunction while driving on a busy street near train tracks. The vehicle was making a loud banging sound moments before this occurred. I wasn't even given time to get to a safe spot to investigate the issue. When it shut down, a quick message flashed across the dash board--stating ability to shift had been lost…

2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 13, 2026


My 2023 Chevrolet Suburban Premier is covered under GM recall 25V-274 for the 6.2L L87 engine defect (loss of propulsion from connecting rod and crankshaft failure). In XXX, the dealer notified me my vehicle required a full engine replacement under this recall. Wareing Sheridan Chevrolet in [XXX] replaced the engine, and the vehicle was out of service approximately 12 to 14 days. Approximately 6,000 miles later, on XXX, the replacement engine failed while I was driving on the interstate highway…

2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 12, 2026


2021 Chevy Suburban started to have harsh shifting particularly on acceleration and shuddering at higher rates of speed (feeling like you are driving over a rumble strip). I took it to the dealer, and they confirmed the torque converter was in the process of failing. It's currently in the shop getting a new torque converter. No warning messages/lights had yet appeared. Technician at dealer stated that this was a common failure with this model.

2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 11, 2026


As I was driving 75 mph down the highway my collision alert flashed all my lights turned off, including my headlights and all interior lights as it was dark time and they flashed back on a couple of times until they finally stayed on. I pulled over and as I came to zero, speed, the vehicle completely shut down. It did start back up, but this is not the first time I get a light on my dash that says stability track and then everything resets and I don’t have any lights on at all after that this…

2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 10, 2026


I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect in the vehicle’s transmission system. While driving, the vehicle began experiencing severe vibrations, accompanied by an abnormal increase in engine RPMs, while the vehicle failed to accelerate appropriately. The vehicle became unresponsive, limiting my speed to 15-20 mph. This forced me to make frequent stops every 6-7 minutes to allow the transmission to cool down, as the car would not sustain normal speeds. ​This failure created an…

2024 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 9, 2026


Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked at an angle, and the message Power Steering Not Active was displayed, causing the vehicle to strike a curb. The steering column, control arm, radiator, fender, and wheel were significantly damaged due to the incident. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jun 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and exhibited resistance, with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.