Reliable Auto DB

2024 Chevrolet Suburban reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban has 42 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 14 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 1 recall on file, including Internal engine parts.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban
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Complaints

42

Per year

14

Recalls

1

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (22 of 42), then Powertrain (7) and Engine and engine cooling (6). The most filings arrived in 2025 (22 of 42). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Suburban has 125 complaints, 26 per year, and the 2025 has 30 complaints, 15 per year. The 2024 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 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (42 total)

Engine
22
Powertrain
7
Engine and engine cooling
6
Service brakes
5
Electrical system
4
Forward collision avoidance
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Child seat
1
Exterior lighting
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Subject: Formal Safety Complaint—Cracked 22-Inch Polished Aluminum Wheels on 2024 Chevrolet Suburban To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting a formal complaint concerning repeated failures of the original 22-inch…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-09-15
  • "While driving down a two-lane blacktop road at 70 MPH (the posted speed limit) the engine, a 6.2 L L87 with a little over 15,000 miles, grenaded and seized. At the time I recall a warning message that said something…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-14
  • "Vehicle brought to Chevrolet dealer for recall# N252494000 at 27,626 miles. Vehicle passed inspection and oil replaced per recall. Despite engine passing and recall complete the engine failed at 29,861 miles requiring…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-03
  • "This an addendum to my original submission. Took my 2024 Chevy Suburban the the dealership XXX, my engine making unusual noises. Due to the severity of the sounds vehicle was towed to dealership in [XXX] INFORMATION…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-25
  • "Initial indicators lead to engine failure as a result of defective part internal to the engine."
    Engine · filed 2026-08-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2024 Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD 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 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 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $4100
Suburban four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 18 16 MPG $4050
Suburban four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 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 2024 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban has 42 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 14 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 1 recall on file, including Internal engine parts.

What are common problems with a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (22 of 42), then Powertrain (7) and Engine and engine cooling (6). The most filings arrived in 2025 (22 of 42). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Suburban has 125 complaints, 26 per year, and the 2025 has 30 complaints, 15 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 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.