Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years to avoid
More than twice the Suburban 1500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 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 1500 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes356
- Electrical269
- Airbags203
- Engine132
- Body131
- Fuel system79
- Transmission77
- Visibility59
- Steering51
- Locks40
- Acceleration40
- Tires32
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 19 | Engine | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 32 | Engine | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2023 | - | 17 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 95 | 1 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 78 | 80 | Airbags | 80,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 84 | 53 | Airbags | 70,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 84 | 55 | Airbags | 80,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 71 | 101 | Airbags | 69,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 43 | 190 | Airbags | 74,000 | 0 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 89 | 31 | Body | 68,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 74 | 94 | Electrical | 60,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 50 | 182 | Electrical | 83,999 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 52 | 175 | Brakes | 90,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 64 | 120 | Brakes | 98,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 70 | 92 | Brakes | 108,000 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2000 | - | 67 | Brakes | 118,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1999 | - | 74 | Brakes | 100,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1998 | - | 14 | Brakes | 136,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 16 | Brakes | 130,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1996 | - | 9 | Brakes | 149,500 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1995 | - | 8 | Airbags | 193,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1994 | - | 9 | Visibility | 160,010 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 7
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 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 1500
What years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 should you avoid?
2007. It has more than twice the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 190, mostly about airbags and body.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
2006, 2010 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (31, 53 and 55).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Brakes, with 356 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (269) and airbags (203).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
7 recalls between 1994 and 2026. The 2026 model year has the most, with 3.
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