Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and problems
7 recalls and 1,309 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
1,309
Crashes reported
34
Fires reported
22
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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 190 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 182 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 175 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 120 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 92 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Most reported Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 259 | |
| Air Bags | 196 | |
| Service Brakes | 156 | |
| Structure | 129 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 117 | |
| Unknown or Other | 111 | |
| Power Train | 74 | |
| Engine | 69 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | |
| Steering | 40 |
All Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-304 | May 14, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Wheels | General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. |
| 26V-289 | May 7, 2026 | 2026 | Do not drivePower Train | 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… |
| 26V-114 | Feb 26, 2026 | 2026 | Equipment | General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ… |
| 24V-674 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. |
| 11V-339 | Jun 28, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. |
| 11V-007 | Jan 6, 2011 | 2011 | Suspension | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl… |
| 06V-289 | Aug 3, 2006 | 2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (Rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has the most reports (190). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years 2006, 2011, 2023–2026.
What are the most common Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems?
Owners report electrical system, air bags, service brakes problems most often.