Chevrolet Suburban years to avoid
More than twice the Suburban's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Suburban years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Suburban complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Suburban problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes2,769
- Engine837
- Electrical792
- Transmission683
- Airbags653
- Visibility563
- Steering466
- Fuel system440
- Tires384
- Body379
- Seat belts223
- Seats220
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Suburban problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 46 | Engine | 16,600 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2023 | - | 133 | Engine | 50,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 74 | 127 | Engine | 58,166 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 53 | 207 | Engine | 70,000 | 12 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 88 | 44 | Engine | 30,000 | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 83 | 79 | Transmission | 70,000 | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 81 | 84 | Engine | 42,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 70 | 142 | Brakes | 53,333 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 53 | 220 | Brakes | 59,963 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2015 | 25 | 432 | Brakes | 62,000 | 11 | 21 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 86 | 59 | Airbags | 55,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 75 | 118 | Airbags | 60,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 78 | 101 | Airbags | 66,600 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 70 | 148 | Airbags | 70,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 77 | 117 | Airbags | 90,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 76 | 106 | Airbags | 85,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 56 | 213 | Airbags | 85,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 42 | 292 | Airbags | 85,000 | 4 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 93 | 23 | Body | 90,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 72 | 129 | Electrical | 84,000 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 57 | 204 | Electrical | 63,200 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2003 | 39 | 301 | Brakes | 76,731 | 5 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 45 | 286 | Brakes | 64,000 | 2 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 26 | 440 | Brakes | 61,000 | 6 | 35 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 281 | Brakes | 71,000 | 8 | 13 | |
| 1999 | - | 634 | Brakes | 85,000 | 1 | 51 | |
| 1998 | - | 201 | Brakes | 77,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 1997 | - | 414 | Steering | 101,836 | 2 | 22 | |
| 1996 | - | 360 | Brakes | 97,000 | 3 | 20 | |
| 1995 | - | 457 | Brakes | 120,000 | 6 | 50 | |
| 1994 | - | 858 | Brakes | 124,000 | 3 | 147 | |
| 1993 | - | 497 | Brakes | 120,000 | 0 | 91 | |
| 1992 | - | 189 | Brakes | 3 | 38 | ||
| 1991 | - | 52 | Brakes | 106,744 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1990 | - | 53 | Seats | 3 | 2 |
Recalls 79
Chevrolet Suburban warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Suburban
What years of the Chevrolet Suburban should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2015. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Suburban's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 440, mostly about brakes and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Suburban?
2020, 2014 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (44, 59 and 79).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Suburban?
Brakes, with 2,769 complaints across all years, followed by engine (837) and electrical (792).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban have?
79 recalls between 1990 and 2024. The 2021 model year has the most, with 12.
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