2010 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 has 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: my dashboard at my passenger airbag and at my gauge cluster have severe cracks. i'm afraid my passenger airbag will not deploy and my gauges will fall deep inside the dash. gm is aware of the problem, but will not recall for fix. this is a serious concern. *tr.
70
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
22 complaints- • MY DASHBOARD AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AT MY GAUGE CLUSTER HAVE SEVERE CRACKS. I'M AFRAID MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND MY GAUGES WILL FALL DEEP INSIDE THE DASH. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT RECALL FOR FIX. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN. *TR
- • THE DASHBOARD HAS SEVERE LONG CRACKS THAT RUN INTO WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT AND 1000'S HAVE REPORTED SAME ISSUE. THE EDGES ARE VERY SHARP. THE VEHICLE IS <4 YEARS OLD AND GM WILL NOT REPLACE. CONCERN IS THE DASH COULD CUT THE AIRBAG AS IT PASSES BY THE SHARP EDGES OR S
- • DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD CRACK OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. NO ACCIDENT, ORIGINAL OWNER, CRACK JUST OCCURRED AND PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO INSTRUMENT PANEL. CRACK IS RUNNING VERTICAL FROM SEAM IN FRONT OF DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD UP TO DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA WHERE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCATED. *TR
“MY DASHBOARD AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AT MY GAUGE CLUSTER HAVE SEVERE CRACKS. I'M AFRAID MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND MY GAUGES WILL FALL DEEP INSIDE THE DASH. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT RECALL FOR FIX. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
16 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GRACO TURBO BOOSTER SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 1747302, MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 10, 2011. THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BOOSTER SEAT STRAP. THE SIZE OF THE HOLE
- • THE DASHBOARD HAS THREE SEVERE LONG CRACKS THAT RUN INTO WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY AND ONE THAT RUNS VERTICALLY STRAIGHT UP TO THE STEERING WHEEL.THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT. THE EDGES ARE VERY SHARP. A PIECE HAS CRACKED AND FELL INTO THE A/C VENT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE DASH COULD CUT THE AIRBAG
- • I NOTICED MY DASH WAS CRACKED WHILE CLEANING MY WINDOWS. IT IS CRACK AT BOTH AIRBAGS BOTH PASSENGER & DRIVER. IT RATTLES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING THAT I HAVE A CAR IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION WITH LOW-MILEAGE & THE DASH BOARD LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING IN A 35 YEAR OLD VEHIC
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GRACO TURBO BOOSTER SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 1747302, MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 10, 2011. THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BOOSTER SEAT STRAP. THE SIZE OF THE HOLE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
13 complaints- • REAR CHEVY BOW TIE ALLOWS WATER INSIDE AND STARTS TO HAVE INTERIOR PEELING. *TR
- • MY DASHBOARD AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AT MY GAUGE CLUSTER HAVE SEVERE CRACKS. I'M AFRAID MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND MY GAUGES WILL FALL DEEP INSIDE THE DASH. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT RECALL FOR FIX. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN. *TR
- • THE DASHBOARD HAS SEVERE LONG CRACKS THAT RUN INTO WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT AND 1000'S HAVE REPORTED SAME ISSUE. THE EDGES ARE VERY SHARP. THE VEHICLE IS <4 YEARS OLD AND GM WILL NOT REPLACE. CONCERN IS THE DASH COULD CUT THE AIRBAG AS IT PASSES BY THE SHARP EDGES OR S
“REAR CHEVY BOW TIE ALLOWS WATER INSIDE AND STARTS TO HAVE INTERIOR PEELING. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
3 complaints- • RIGHT OUT SIDE MIRROR SHAKES/ FLUTTERS WHEN GOING DOWN. *TR
- • REAR GLASS WILL OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR
- • GM REPLACEMENT MIRROR WILL SHAKE/FLUTTER ON RIGHT SIDE THE PART ONLY FUNCTIONED PROPERLY FOR 2 DAYS. *TR
“RIGHT OUT SIDE MIRROR SHAKES/ FLUTTERS WHEN GOING DOWN. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THAT INDICATED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND WAITING SEV
- • WHILE ACCELERATING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THEN IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE AND SLOW UNTIL SPEEDOMETER READ 15 MPH THEN I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE AGAIN BUT GM ONSTAR AND THE DEALER HAVE NO INFORMATION FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CANNOT DUPLICATE. *TR
- • ON MOTHER'S DAY I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN WITH 92K MILES ON IT. WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE CAR WASH I ACCELERATED ON THE GAS TO GET ONTO HWY 29. AS SOON AS I GOT UNTO HWY 29 A CAR SWITCHED FROM THE LEFT LANE TO CROSS OVER IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE TO GET ON TO THE ON RAMP FOR HWY 37 EAST.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THAT INDICATED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND WAITING SEV”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 70 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: MY DASHBOARD AT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AT MY GAUGE CLUSTER HAVE SEVERE CRACKS. I'M AFRAID MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND MY GAUGES WILL FALL DEEP INSIDE THE DASH. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT RECALL FOR FIX. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GRACO TURBO BOOSTER SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 1747302, MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 10, 2011. THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BOOSTER SEAT STRAP. THE SIZE OF THE HOLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: REAR CHEVY BOW TIE ALLOWS WATER INSIDE AND STARTS TO HAVE INTERIOR PEELING. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: RIGHT OUT SIDE MIRROR SHAKES/ FLUTTERS WHEN GOING DOWN. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 70
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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