Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2003. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Suburban 1500 | 18 | 3 |
| 2025 Suburban 1500 | 31 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Suburban 1500 | 17 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Suburban 1500 | 80 | 2 |
| 2010 | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 | 55 | 0 |
| 2008 Suburban 1500 | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 Suburban 1500Most complaints | 190 | 0 |
| 2006 Suburban 1500 | 31 | 1 |
| 2005 | 94 | 0 |
| 2004Most complaints | 182 | 0 |
| 2003Most complaints | 175 | 0 |
| 2002 | 120 | 0 |
| 2001 | 92 | 0 |
| 2000 | 67 | 0 |
| 1999 | 74 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system269
- Air bags203
- Service brakes, hydraulic169
- Service brakes168
- Structure131
- Unknown or other124
- Engine79
- Power train76
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 0 of 9 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.3 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 23.7 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 23.7 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 23.7 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | — | 23.7 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Suburban 1500.
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
NHTSA recalls