2024 Chevrolet SUBURBAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Chevrolet SUBURBAN has 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (46% of all complaints), specifically: while driving in the left lane of a two lane highway at highway speed of approx 65-70 mph the engine shut down. the instrument cluster said to “press button to start engine”. i had no power. there was no throttle response. luckily i was on a slight decline and was able to safely change lanes by coas. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

23 complaints

46%

• While driving in the left lane of a two lane highway at highway speed of approx 65-70 mph the engine shut down. The instrument cluster said to “Press button to start engine”. I had no power. There was no throttle response. Luckily I was on a slight decline and was able to safely change lanes by coas
• The dealer stated the 6.2L engine had a bearing failure. When driving on 12-24-24 to a family event the dash lights all lit up and the car shut off. I was barely able to put the Suburban into neutral to pull off to the side of the road. Once stopped, the Suburban wouldn't start or even go into neutr
• 6.2L engine failure at 9600 miles

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“While driving in the left lane of a two lane highway at highway speed of approx 65-70 mph the engine shut down. The instrument cluster said to “Press button to start engine”. I had no power. There was no throttle response. Luckily I was on a slight decline and was able to safely change lanes by coas”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

12%

• On[XXX], at approximately [XXX], while driving on [XXX] at a speed of 80 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down without warning. I had no choice but to steer to the shoulder lane amidst high-speed traffic on the busy interstate. After coming to a stop, the car would not restart, leavi
• The vehicle only has ~39,000 miles on it and the transmission went out and the car is not drivable. The dealership said it is a faulty valve body and that the part is on national back order and could take 2 to 6 months or even longer to get the part before they can start work.
• Both front CV axles have had to be replaced multiple times. Less than 70,000 miles on the vehicle.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“On[XXX], at approximately [XXX], while driving on [XXX] at a speed of 80 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down without warning. I had no choice but to steer to the shoulder lane amidst high-speed traffic on the busy interstate. After coming to a stop, the car would not restart, leavi”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

10%

• The check engine light came on at 14k miles indicating there was an emissions error. The brakes squeal and have had to be replaced 3 times since the original purchase in March of 2024. After the third replacement of brakes they still squeal. Even if the car is not braking it makes the noise. The ra
• I have had my cruise control set and my car will slam on the brakes with no vehicles in front of my car or on each side. This has happened multiple times, it doesn’t matter if I am going 40MPH or 60+MPH. I have taken it in and they say there is nothing they can do for the issue. I’m worried for the
• The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while driving with her grandchildren

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The check engine light came on at 14k miles indicating there was an emissions error. The brakes squeal and have had to be replaced 3 times since the original purchase in March of 2024. After the third replacement of brakes they still squeal. Even if the car is not braking it makes the noise. The ra”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

• The check engine light came on at 14k miles indicating there was an emissions error. The brakes squeal and have had to be replaced 3 times since the original purchase in March of 2024. After the third replacement of brakes they still squeal. Even if the car is not braking it makes the noise. The ra
• I have had my cruise control set and my car will slam on the brakes with no vehicles in front of my car or on each side. This has happened multiple times, it doesn’t matter if I am going 40MPH or 60+MPH. I have taken it in and they say there is nothing they can do for the issue. I’m worried for the
• The engine light comes on and then the rpm's drop to 35 and a notification comes up that says "reduced acceleration. driving with caution". If I stop and turn of the vehicle and restart the rpm's will be better but the truck still seems to have a difficult time increasing in rpm's and accelerating g

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

• The contact owns a Nuna Rava Car Seat, Model Type: Convertible, Model Number: CS05013-GRN, Manufactured Date: July 16, 2016. The contact stated that the harness buckle became difficult to adjust while attempting to secure the child in the car seat. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaig
• The glass of the front movable sun roof shattered. The glass shattered while driving on hwy 89 in Wyoming with no traffic or no identifiable reason for the event. While some glass was saved most of it blew out when is shattered. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer. The
• 1. Sunroof 2. Driving on 81 N slightly past the Middlesex exit at highway speeds. My 4 minor children and I heard what sounded like a large balloon popping inside my car. Upon further inspection, my sunroof spontaneously exploded. Absolutely nothing hit our car. The more research I’m doing, this i

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a Nuna Rava Car Seat, Model Type: Convertible, Model Number: CS05013-GRN, Manufactured Date: July 16, 2016. The contact stated that the harness buckle became difficult to adjust while attempting to secure the child in the car seat. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaig”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 50 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: While driving in the left lane of a two lane highway at highway speed of approx 65-70 mph the engine shut down. The instrument cluster said to “Press button to start engine”. I had no power. There was no throttle response. Luckily I was on a slight decline and was able to safely change lanes by coas
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: On[XXX], at approximately [XXX], while driving on [XXX] at a speed of 80 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down without warning. I had no choice but to steer to the shoulder lane amidst high-speed traffic on the busy interstate. After coming to a stop, the car would not restart, leavi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The check engine light came on at 14k miles indicating there was an emissions error. The brakes squeal and have had to be replaced 3 times since the original purchase in March of 2024. After the third replacement of brakes they still squeal. Even if the car is not braking it makes the noise. The ra
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The check engine light came on at 14k miles indicating there was an emissions error. The brakes squeal and have had to be replaced 3 times since the original purchase in March of 2024. After the third replacement of brakes they still squeal. Even if the car is not braking it makes the noise. The ra
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)