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 (399% 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 (201% 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 (163% 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 (131% of segment average)
Main issue: DASHBOARD CRACKED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AIRBAG. *TR
2017 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
183 complaints (124% 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 (116% 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
Safe to Buy
2024 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
50 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
60 complaints — well below segment average
2014 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
77 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
92 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
111 complaints — well below segment average