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Chevrolet V1500 Suburban
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
7,906
Active records
Recalls
85
Active records
TSBs
5,656
Active records
Filing history
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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 V1500 Suburban
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Braking behavior
Condition issue
Operating state
Driver assistance issue
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Engine behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Vibration/harshness
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Lighting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Smell
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Filed May 28, 2026
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.