NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

4,152

Active records

Recalls

42

Active records

TSBs

2,974

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

3

Injuries

258

Crashes

169

Fires

62

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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Condition issue

1,795

Operating state

767

Braking behavior

735

Reporting mechanism

719

Safety restraint issue

464

Fluid issue

346

Driver assistance issue

325

Engine behavior

274

Noise

267

Access/entry issue

204

Safety restraint behavior

172

Performance issue

170

Thermal issue

137

Electrical issue

123

Steering behavior

122

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

121

Vibration/harshness

112

Starting behavior

82

Lighting behavior

52

HVAC behavior

51

Smell

47

Powering on/off behavior

45

Infotainment behavior

33

Recent change

24

Ride/handling behavior

19

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Aug 28, 2026


The lifter rod associated with the DoD/AFM system failed, causing catastrophic failure in the engine. This isn't an age issue, this isn't a part that wore out and failed. This car would still be running and driving if that system was never installed. The lifters for these systems are known weakpoints that'll eventually fail. Because of this we lost immediate power in the vehicle and had to immediately pull off to the side of the road on a busy road. I had my local shop take a look and they…

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.

2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed May 13, 2026


I am experiencing the symptoms listed for the ignition coil recall listed 20011 suburban, but the recall is not on my vin. I've been experiencing the symptoms for quite some time now yrs even, but didn't know about the ignition recall. I've been replacing and fixing the parts and damage to the vehicle. Fortunately no accidents or injuries to report. I am currently experiencing my door locks cycling , brief losses of power while vehicle is in drive, on highway, My electrical components…

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Apr 4, 2026


Extensive embrittlement, cracking, and partial collapse of the plastic dash into the space underneath the dash. This cracking extends to to the boundry for the passenger side airbag cover potentially creating a dangerous situation(flying debris) during airbag deployment.

2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Mar 31, 2026


Front passenger dash airbag spontaneously deployed without any inciting event. The vehicle is at the Team Chevrolet Goldsboro dealership. A case has been opened with General Motors Case Number XXX. No prior warning - it smoked for a few seconds then deployed. No prior warning lights.

2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Mar 23, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven; however, approximately one minute later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a nearby parking lot. A certified mechanic arrived and inspected the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with rod bearing failure, which caused damage to the engine. The vehicle was driven to…

2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 1999 N/A Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that there was an open recall associated with the VIN. The contact was provided the information for NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V122000 (SEAT BELTS). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…

2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Mar 3, 2026


The dashboard in 2007-2014 gm trucks and subs break apart. These can shatter when in an accident. There is insufficient bracing and supports to keep the dashboards from cracking and coming apart in pieces. Only remedy is to replace the dashboard or get an aftermarket cap that may or may not hold during an accident. Especially when the airbags is deployed.

2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Feb 3, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 133,000. The contact stated that at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 233,793.

2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Filed Jan 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.