2022 Chevrolet Suburban reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban over 5 years — 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Suburban years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Control module, software, Internal engine parts, and Lighting control module, software.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban — Photo by Artaxerxes, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

122

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (61 of 122), then Powertrain (32) and Electrical system (22). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Suburban has 198 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2023 has 125 complaints, 26 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, control module, software 2026-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 26V085000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 25V274000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000

Summary 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."

Remedy The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2022-08-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V617000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.

Complaints by component (122 total)

Engine

Powertrain

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Seat belts

Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

Forward collision avoidance

Back-over prevention

Seats

Service brakes

Fuel system, gasoline

Latches, locks, and linkages

Speed control

Steering

Suspension

Tires

Traction control

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Intermittant slow, jerking when shifting gears. In 4wd rear wheels locked up on right hand turn, sliding through intersection. No warning or failure lights. Needs inspection and repair."
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-24
"2022 Chevrolet Suburban, 3.0L Duramax diesel, 10-speed automatic, purchased March 2022, approx. 122,000 miles. In early August 2026 the transmission began shuddering at low speeds. Reported to the selling and servicing…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-18
"While towing a light trailer (~3,000 lbs) through the mountains on an interstate, my 2022 Suburban with the 6.2 engine suddenly got hot and shut off. There were no symptoms of the engine having any issues, it had been…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-18
"This problem isn’t just the 6.2L engine. My 22 Suburban has the 5.3L and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in April 2026. Loud noises and loss of power. Towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-02
"The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received an unknown recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and while parked at the dealer, it was determined that there were metal…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Suburban two-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	21	27	23 MPG	$4100
Suburban two-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Suburban two-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Suburban two-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000
Suburban two-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000
Suburban four-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	14	19	16 MPG	$4050
Suburban four-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	14	19	16 MPG	$5000
Suburban four-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	15	19	16 MPG	$4050
Suburban four-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	14	19	16 MPG	$5000
Suburban four-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	26	22 MPG	$4300

Specs and fitment

13th generation, 2021–present

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?

Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban is 17.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.