Chevrolet Suburban Complaints

452 consumer complaints on file.

#11687172September 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Onstar module not working, 53000 miles on 23 Suburban. Will be taking it to the dealership this next week. No other issues except for that.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686680September 11, 2025
ENGINE
This is the second engine failure. First engine was completed being installed on 7/26/24 also reported catastrophic engine failure. Second engine was installed completion date on 4/04/25 it also had spun 2 rob bearings
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686529September 11, 2025
ENGINE
While driving along on a city street, the check engine light came on. Once I turned onto the highway, there was a pop from the engine, and the vehicle started missing and vibrating. I turned around and drove the vehicle back home. A mechanic looked at it and said there were a lot of problems and recalls on these vehicles for misfiring. He said the problem is the lifters and they need to be replaced as soon as possible. He encouraged me not to drive it due to it may cause more damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685703September 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Engine Coolant Control Valve sticking and causing the fan to run continuously. (P1098). Seems to be an issue with several people.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685314September 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685274September 5, 2025
ENGINE
I am driving a 2023 Suburban Z71, continually on and of of the engine light and "reduction in acceleration, drive with care" this truck has the same issue and same engine as the recall, but is not included. Yesterday i was almost t boned at an intersection because the vehicle would not develop enough power to get across a street at a stop sign. one of the scariest and near disastrous occurrences of my life. this truck is deadly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685223September 5, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact's son owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that his son had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact's son had been calling the local dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact was informed by his son stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685179September 4, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Engine light comes on and now flashes. The service traction control and esc comes on. The whole vehicle shakes when idling. Certified GM dealer hooked it up and it says misfiring cylinder 6. All spark plugs replaced, new GM coil, new spark plug wires. Nothing has fixed it yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685156September 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission malfunction. This has appeared several times at highway speeds and low speeds. We have dad to limp along in the slow lane to exit ramp and take back roads to the nearest dealership. The current problem has been confirmed with error codes P0747. The dealership has scanned this vehicle and detected error codes in the past on two different occasions and found P176C in TCM on 08/01/23 and P17D6 on 10/24/24. Check engine light comes on with a screen prompt “Reduced Acceleration Drive with Care”. The transmission valve body has already been addressed once because of triggering limp mode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684390September 2, 2025
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I was driving when I received messages saying service ESC, Forward collision System Unavailable, & Service Traction Control. The vehicle began to shake hard when I applied brakes, had loss of power when pressing the gas pedal, and sounded like metal grinding. All of this put my children & I at risk as we were on interstate 35 with cars flying past us and I’m losing power. Initially the spark plugs and coil was were changed to no repair. It was towed to a dealership where they confirmed the lifter & cam failed which put metal in the oil. My only option is a full engine replacement costing 20k on a vehicle that’s 4yrs old. It’s not ok that I have to spend that in order to get my 70k car drivable. Im now without a car, still paying a car note, unable to get my kids places, and having to get help from friends all bc GM can’t build a quality vehicle. I also haven’t been able to get a loaner car. This isn’t happening in only the 6.3L. This is a widely known issue with the 5.3L as well. *There were ZERO warning signs that something was wrong. Drive just fine that morning*
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684184August 31, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Driving vehicle on a highway at 55mph, tried to speed up, no propulsion. Fuel injector went bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683979August 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683929August 29, 2025
ENGINE
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Initially, the vehicle began making loud 'clanking' sounds from the engine, which immediately affected the ability to drive the vehicle. Upon further inspection by a third-party mechanic, it was determined that the Crank Shaft had malfunctioned. This is a known recall for our vehicle type (model, year, engine), however, no recall notice has been received at this time. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The vehicle was slowing abruptly while in drive mode, potentially causing a vehicular accident. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes, we did not deliver the vehicle to a dealer, as no assistance was initially offered when we made an attempt to call and inquire. However, a third-party mechanic was able to determine the issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? - Not at this time, as the dealer we initially inquired with did not seem inclined to assist. We consulted with a third party. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -No. Failure messages or icons came on after the engine failure began
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683471August 27, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle suddenly stalled while driving. I later replaced the battery and discovered the telecom module was damaged, making the OnStar system inoperable. GM disagreed with my warranty claim and required me to replace the module at my own expense. I discovered the same issue is common in various GM models from 2023-2025. My Suburban and Yukon both have the same issue, making them defective. However, GM will not provide a free replacement under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683355August 27, 2025
ENGINE
The motor on this vehicle has been on recall since April of 2025. Several phone calls and a cancelled appointment by the dealership has netted a consistent "we have no information and aren't ready to fix the vehicle." Today, I was directed to the NHTSA to self-monitor when my vehicle would be ready for repair or inspection. Meanwhile, I drive a Suburban because I have five children that I am constantly transporting to school, sports events, scouts, etc. I have grave concerns over an engine failure while I am transporting my children and the risk of an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683089August 26, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was standing at a red light with my foot on the brake and the car went into neutral and stalled. I could not restart the vehicle and had to be towed to the dealership where there confirmed a fuel pump module failure. There were no precipitating factors or warnings. This is extremely dangerous. The car is only 4 years old and many people have reported the same incident online, which often recurs, even after replacing the fuel pump. The dealership has ordered the part however it is on backorder without any estimated ship time. For a vehicle I paid over $70K for, this is concerning and frustrating. There is a known recall for 2021 Suburbans for this exact issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681402August 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
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 gears. It's incredibly dangerous as if I'm driving at a substantial speed on the highway or freeway and it drops rmp's rapidly I'm likely to be in an accident which could be detrimental. The dealer has had my vehicle on two separate occassions. The most recent time they've had it for 5 days and still do not know what's wrong with it. The engine light will not turn off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681210August 17, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
My 2023 Chevy Sububan Z71 wipers sometimes does not working when I driving on raining days since I bought it new and took it to dealers many times can not fix it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680583August 14, 2025
ENGINE
My suburban is 4 years old and needs a new engine. The dealership is seeing a lot of 21's with the same issue. Bank 1 and 2 have failed, both powerods are broken and the cans and lifters have failed. There were no prior warning. We were driving and 2 warnings popped up and we took it to a dealership. We then went to a private repair shop for second opinion. The warranty is 70k miles and my car is 72k miles. This should not be happening with a 4 year old. The other Suburban engine has been recalled but mine has no current recalls on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680575August 14, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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