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2023 Chevrolet Suburban reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban holds 125 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 26 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Suburban years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Rear, and Lighting control module, software.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban
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Complaints

125

Per year

26

Recalls

3

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (66 of 125), then Powertrain (16) and Electrical system (14). The most filings arrived in 2025 (62 of 125). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Suburban has 122 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 42 complaints, 14 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

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 suspension, rear 2023-09-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V642000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232415910.
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.

Complaints by component (125 total)

Engine
66
Powertrain
16
Electrical system
14
Engine and engine cooling
9
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Structure
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Forward collision avoidance
4
Seat belts
4
Service brakes
4
Steering
3
Air bags
2
Back-over prevention
2
Exterior lighting
2
Suspension
2
Wheels
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1202210202362024622025462026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving, the digital driver/instrument display behind the steering wheel went completely black, but the engine continued running and the radio remained on. The vehicle was stopped, turned off and restarted and the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. While the contact’s husband was driving 70-75 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, but the RPMs became elevated. The driver shifted…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Dear Chevrolet Customer Assistance, I am writing to formally report a serious safety incident involving my 2023 Chevrolet Suburban and to request an investigation by General Motors. My vehicle unexpectedly locked while…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-14
  • "Engine locked up, need engine replaced. We already satisfied the recall with the 0w-40 oil update."
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-09-10
  • "The vehicle experienced an initial incident of significant engine power loss while traveling at highway speeds approximately two weeks prior to the eventual complete engine failure. During that incident, the vehicle…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 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 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
Suburban two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Suburban four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Suburban four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $5000
Suburban four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 19 16 MPG $4050

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 2023 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban holds 125 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 26 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Suburban years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Rear, and Lighting control module, software.

What are common problems with a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (66 of 125), then Powertrain (16) and Electrical system (14). The most filings arrived in 2025 (62 of 125). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Suburban has 122 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 42 complaints, 14 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?

The 2023 Chevrolet Suburban has 3 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 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?

Owners have filed 125 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban is 18.3 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.