Chevrolet SUBURBAN — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2015 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
587 complaints (734% of segment average)
Main issue: \THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE SEPARATED BY 1-1/4 INCHES. AT REST, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ABOUT 1/2 INCH HIGHER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS 1 INCH LOWER. IT IS VERY EASY TO MOVE YOUR RIGHT FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND NOT BE FAR ENOUG
2016 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
296 complaints (370% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO MORE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS
2021 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
240 complaints (300% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 75-80 mph, the lifter collapsed and the contact heard the engine rattling. The contact pulled over and contacted the manufacturer, who provided a tow to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a bent
2011 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
193 complaints (241% of segment average)
Main issue: DASHBOARD CRACKED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AIRBAG. *TR
2017 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
183 complaints (229% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CHEVROLET OF TURNERSVILLE, 3400 NJ-42, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ROTOR
2013 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
170 complaints (213% of segment average)
Main issue: THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2013 SUBURBAN, JUST OUT OF FACTORY WARRANTY WITH 40K MILES, SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS CRACK COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT THE FUNCTION AND/OR SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT OR DEPLOYMENT. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY CLAIM TO KNOW NOTHING ABO
2010 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
161 complaints (201% of segment average)
Main issue: A CRACK APPEARED IN THE DASH ON THE CORNER OF THE AIRBAG! TWO MONTHS LATER ANOTHER CRACK APPEARED OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CURRENTLY THE ENTIRE CENTER PORTION OF THE DASH IS SINKING. OUR FEAR IS THIS WILL CAUSE AN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION OR IF THE AIRBAG DOES DEPLOY, THE ENTIRE CENTER PORTION OF THE
2022 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
147 complaints (184% of segment average)
Main issue: 2022 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE STALLING, ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LIGHT AND LOUD RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
2023 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
140 complaints (175% of segment average)
Main issue: The car shifted into neutral while I was driving. I was slowing down to stop at a traffic light when it happened.
2012 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
139 complaints (174% of segment average)
Main issue: DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I'M CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, SHARP PLASTIC PIECES COULD BE DANGEROUS.
2018 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
111 complaints (139% of segment average)
Main issue: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND MISS FIRING. FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR ON CYLINDER #1.