Chevrolet Suburban years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Suburban years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2023 has the most complaints per year, at 26 (125 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 10 (from 122 complaints), 2024 at 14 (from 42 complaints), and 2021 at 15 (from 198 complaints). The Chevrolet Suburban 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, 48 of 125 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2022
2024
2021
2025–26
Chevrolet Suburban reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Suburban. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.3 |
| 2025 → Too early | 15 | 30 | 0 | Engine | 18.3 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 14 | 42 | 1 | Engine | 18.3 |
| 2023 → Most | 26 | 125 | 3 | Engine | 18.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 10 | 122 | 4 | Engine | 17.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 15 | 198 | 12 | Engine | 17.8 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 16.8 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 16.8 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 18.5 |
| 2017 → | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 18.5 |
| 2016 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 18.3 |
| 2015 → | 0 | 0 | 11 | — | 18 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 17 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 14.5 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 14.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (dexos1) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 14V-827 covers certain 2011-2012 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles among other GM full-size trucks and SUVs: the ignition lock cylinder may allow the key to be removed without the transmission in Park, increasing rollaway risk; dealers replace the lock cylinder or related parts per the campaign remedy. Campaign 12V-112 covers certain 2012 Suburban heavy-duty vehicles (with Express, Savana, and Yukon XL HD) where the steering-gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture; dealers replace the steering gear as specified. Campaign 21V-051 later covers certain 2012 Suburban vehicles in salt-belt states among a multi-model Takata/air-bag population—confirm the campaign text and VIN status before assuming the same remedy as other years. Shared unit counts cover multiple GM nameplates.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (5.3L and 6.2L V8; dexos1) · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs and trucks: vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, reducing power brake assist. Dealers reprogram the electronic brake control module. Recall 19V-761 covers certain 2015-2020 Suburban and Tahoe vehicles for ABS pump software that may disable electronic stability control or cause loss of engine power; dealers update the ABS module software.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (5.3L, 6.2L, and 3.0L Duramax where equipped) · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 21V-739 covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles (with Tahoe, Escalade, and Yukon): the fuel-pump power control module may fail or operate intermittently and stall the engine; dealers replace the module. Campaign 22V-036 covers certain 2021 Suburban vehicles where rear driveshaft assemblies may have improperly heat-treated internals and fail, causing sudden loss of drive power; dealers replace left and/or right rear driveshafts. Campaign 22V-617 covers certain 2021-2022 Suburban vehicles with third-row seats where a seat-belt buckle rivet may be improperly formed; dealers inspect and replace buckle assemblies as needed. Shared unit counts cover multiple GM full-size SUVs.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 10 (from 122 complaints), 2024 at 14 (from 42 complaints), and 2021 at 15 (from 198 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Suburban year has the most owner complaints?
2023 has the most complaints per year, at 26 (125 complaints). On the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, 48 of 125 complaints name Engine.
How do Chevrolet Suburban owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Suburban years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Suburban years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Suburban 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
How is the Chevrolet Suburban related to the Tahoe?
They share the same GMT platform each model year; Suburban adds a longer wheelbase and more cargo space behind the third row.
What engine oil does a Chevrolet Suburban use?
2012-2014 models commonly use dexos1 5W-30; later generations commonly use 0W-20 on 5.3L/6.2L (and Duramax where equipped).
What vacuum-pump brake recall covers certain 2015-2018 Suburbans?
Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2015-2018 Suburban and Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs/trucks where vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time.