Chevrolet Suburban recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Chevrolet Suburban, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Chevrolet Suburban, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1977–2024 with 145 recall campaigns and 10257 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2021 (12), 2015 (10), and 2000 (8).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1994 (1038), 1999 (861), and 1993 (616).
- Top recall themes: Brakes, Seats and restraints, and Powertrain.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags, Service brakes.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
14 campaigns · Years: 1981, 1988–1992, 1994, 1998, 2000–2005, 2014–2020These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Seats and restraints
14 campaigns · Years: 1988–1991, 1999, 2001, 2003–2005, 2015–2019, 2021–2022These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Powertrain
10 campaigns · Years: 1988–1992, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2013, 2015, 2021These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Airbags
9 campaigns · Years: 1995, 2000, 2007–2015, 2021These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Fuel and emissions
6 campaigns · Years: 2000–2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2020–2021These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Steering and suspension
6 campaigns · Years: 2012, 2015–2016, 2021, 2023These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Visibility and lighting
6 campaigns · Years: 1994–1998, 2016–2017, 2021–2023These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Electrical
5 campaigns · Years: 2007–2009, 2011–2015These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Chevrolet Suburban in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags, Service brakes.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 33 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Service brakes. |
| 2023 | 3 | 97 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Power train. |
| 2022 | 3 | 102 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2021 | 12 | 180 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2020 | 3 | 52 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2019 | 2 | 77 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Steering. |
| 2018 | 3 | 97 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Service brakes. |
| 2017 | 4 | 171 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Power train, Engine. |
| 2016 | 6 | 276 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Power train, Engine. |
| 2015 | 10 | 573 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Steering. |
| 2014 | 3 | 76 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Structure:body. |
| 2013 | 4 | 167 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Engine. |
| 2012 | 5 | 139 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Engine. |
| 2011 | 4 | 191 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Engine. |
| 2010 | 3 | 159 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Electrical system. |
| 2009 | 5 | 133 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2008 | 4 | 276 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2007 | 4 | 357 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2006 | 1 | 33 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages, Steering, Electronic stability control (esc). |
| 2005 | 6 | 161 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. |
| 2004 | 4 | 264 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Service brakes, Electrical system. |
| 2003 | 5 | 360 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Electrical system. |
| 2002 | 2 | 352 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, Parking brake. |
| 2001 | 6 | 543 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Parking brake, Service brakes. |
| 2000 | 8 | 380 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Parking brake, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1999 | 1 | 861 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Tires, Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1998 | 2 | 299 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Service brakes, hydraulic. |
| 1997 | 2 | 556 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Steering, Steering:hydraulic power assist system. |
| 1996 | 3 | 531 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. |
| 1995 | 6 | 587 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seats, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer. |
| 1994 | 3 | 1038 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer. |
| 1993 | 0 | 616 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer. |
| 1992 | 3 | 226 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components. |
| 1991 | 3 | 65 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seats:front assembly:recliner, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Tires. |
| 1990 | 3 | 67 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seats:front assembly:recliner, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seats. |
| 1989 | 3 | 68 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seats:front assembly:recliner, Seats, Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1988 | 3 | 35 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1987 | 0 | 21 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Tires. |
| 1986 | 0 | 7 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, Tires, Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1985 | 0 | 12 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission, Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift. |
| 1984 | 0 | 6 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Structure:body:door, Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1983 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires:tread/belt, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires. |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires. |
| 1978 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Trailer hitches, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan, Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Service brakes , Air bags and Seat belts
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- Chevette 1981–1987
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- Cobalt 2005–2010
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- Corsica 1985–1996
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- El Camino 1981–1988
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- Express 1997–2027
- G-Series 1981–1996
- GMT-400 1987–2002
- HHR 2006–2011
- Impala 1981–2027
- Lumina 1990–2001
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- Malibu 1981–2027
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- Metro 1998–2001
- Monte Carlo 1981–2007
- Nova 1985–1988
- Onix 2021–2027
- Optra 2004–2009
- Orlando 2009–2027
- P - Series 1981–1994
- S-10 Pickup 1982–2005
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- Silverado HD 2019–2027
- Sonic 2012–2027
- Spark 2008–2027
- SSR 2003–2006
- T-Series 1997–2009
- Tahoe 1995–2027
- Tracker 1995–2020
- Trailblazer 2002–2027
- Traverse 2009–2027
- Trax 2013–2027
- Uplander 2005–2009
- Venture 1997–2005
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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