Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1994. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 45 | 1 |
| 2023 Suburban | 131 | 3 |
| 2022 Suburban | 124 | 4 |
| 2021 Suburban | 200 | 12 |
| 2020 Suburban | 44 | 4 |
| 2019 Suburban | 78 | 3 |
| 2018 Suburban | 84 | 4 |
| 2017 Suburban | 142 | 5 |
| 2016 Suburban | 220 | 6 |
| 2015 Suburban | 431 | 11 |
| 2014 Suburban | 59 | 3 |
| 2013 Suburban | 118 | 4 |
| 2012 Suburban | 101 | 4 |
| 2011 Suburban | 148 | 3 |
| 2010 Suburban | 117 | 3 |
| 2009 Suburban | 106 | 5 |
| 2008 Suburban | 213 | 4 |
| 2007 Suburban | 292 | 4 |
| 2006 Suburban | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 Suburban | 129 | 6 |
| 2004 Suburban | 204 | 4 |
| 2003 Suburban | 301 | 5 |
| 2002 Suburban | 286 | 2 |
| 2001 Suburban | 440 | 6 |
| 2000 Suburban | 282 | 8 |
| 1999 SuburbanMost complaints | 634 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 201 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 414 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 360 | 3 |
| 1995 Suburban | 457 | 6 |
| 1994 SuburbanMost complaints | 858 | 3 |
| 1993 Suburban | 499 | 0 |
| 1992 Suburban | 189 | 3 |
| 1991 Suburban | 52 | 3 |
| 1990 Suburban | 54 | 3 |
| 1989 Suburban | 62 | 3 |
| 1988 | 30 | 3 |
| 1987 | 18 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic2,057
- Electrical system794
- Power train688
- Air bags652
- Service brakes568
- Visibility534
- Engine533
- Unknown or other517
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 1,150 Suburban vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 594 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 | 22 | 11 |
| 2019 | 28 | 6 |
| 2018 | 16 | 8 |
| 2017 | 22 | 4 |
| 2016 | 39 | 8 |
| 2015 | 61 | 17 |
| 2014 | 22 | 7 |
| 2013 | 29 | 8 |
| 2012 | 19 | 11 |
| 2011 | 27 | 5 |
| 2010 | 19 | 7 |
| 2009 | 19 | 6 |
| 2008 | 44 | 20 |
| 2007 | 69 | 29 |
| 2006 | 22 | 14 |
| 2005 | 71 | 46 |
| 2004 | 109 | 58 |
| 2003 | 98 | 63 |
| 2002 | 108 | 72 |
| 2001 | 83 | 51 |
| 2000 | 42 | 32 |
| 1999 | 55 | 41 |
| 1998 | 13 | 7 |
| 1997 | 15 | 9 |
| 1996 | 13 | 9 |
| 1995 | 25 | 15 |
| 1994 | 16 | 14 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; 2 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.1–14.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| 2025 | Suburban 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.5 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| 2024 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 2023 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 2022 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 2021 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.3 | 8.6 | 10.1 |
| 2020 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 10.5 | 13.4 |
| 2019 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 10.5 | 13.4 |
| 2018 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| 2017 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| 2016 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| 2015 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| 2014 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2013 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2012 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2011 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| 2010 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| 2009 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.7 | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| 2008 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.4 | 11.5 | 14.2 |
| 2007 | Suburban · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.4 | 11.5 | 14.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
205 Suburban cars are on the New Zealand register; 93% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 17 | 2 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 | 1 | 18 |
| 1995 | 18 | 0 | 16 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
556 Suburban cars are on Dutch roads; 99% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 52 | — |
| 1985 | 40 | — |
| 1984 | 29 | — |
| 1983 | 26 | — |
| 1982 | 21 | — |
| 1980 | 30 | — |
| 1979 | 61 | — |
| 1978 | 79 | — |
| 1977 | 56 | — |
| 1976 | 52 | — |
| 1975 | 26 | — |
| 1974 | 31 | — |
| 1973 | 53 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
New registrations in Europe
52 new Chevrolet Suburban cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (5), Sweden (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 355 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 3 | 379 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 9 | 332 (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 1 | 285 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 2 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
82 campaigns cover the Suburban; the latest 12 are below.
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, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
NHTSA recalls