MYRModel Year Report

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

● Typical for this model
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:20.277Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2011 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2011: 80 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202527
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 40%

40% of complaints: air bags — 32 distinct reports on file.

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TAKATA RECALL I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED PARTS FROM GM

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

TAKATA RECALL- I CONTACTED THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP TO MY HOUSE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT CHEVROLET HAS NOT PROVIDED THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG INFLATOR TO THE DEALERSHIPS TO FIX THE ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THIS RECALL IS DATED MAY 27, 2016, A YEAR AND A HALF...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171102

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

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THE VEHICLE IS ONE WEEK OLD WITH 1200 MILES ON THE CLOCK. THE PROPSHAFTS ARE SEVERELY RUSTING. THE YOKES ARE RUSTED. DEALER SAID GM REFUSED TO FURTHER PERFORM REPAIR AND CONSIDER IT NORMAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20111114

TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WILL LUNGE SOMETIMES JUST BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE HAS BE HIT LIGHTLY FROM THE BACK END. HAVE COME CLOSE TO REAR ENDING OTHER CARS. THE LUNGE LAST FOR JUST A SPLIT SECOND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110516

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK ON INTERSTATE 15, NORTHBOUND ON FEBRUARY 1, 2017, WITH MY TWO SONS IN THE VEHICLE, I SMELLED SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE AND REALIZED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS ON FIRE (PICTURES ATTACHED).

NHTSA ODI report, 20170223

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110111 — 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, Y

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-9

Campaign 11V007000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110725 — 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. THE INTERMEDI

Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 11V339000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V007000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V339000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2004 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.