2010 Chevrolet Suburban — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 117 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1982	1
1983	3
1984	6
1985	9
1986	7
1987	18
1988	30
1989	62
1990	54
1991	52
1992	189
1993	499
1994	858
1995	457
1996	360
1997	414
1998	201
1999	634
2000	282
2001	440
2002	286
2003	301
2004	204
2005	129
2006	23
2007	291
2008	213
2009	106
2010	117
2011	148
2012	101
2013	118
2014	59
2015	427
2016	216
2017	139
2018	81
2019	70
2020	40
2021	177
2022	104
2023	107
2024	36

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 44%

44% of complaints: air bags — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE ELECTRONIC STARTER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170228

*From day one of purchase there is a random, frequent loud buzzing/whining through the speakers(with our without the radio on). Dealership had no idea how to fix and Chevrolet said there was no known issue, so no help.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240204

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171206

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 21 distinct reports on file.

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While driving down the road a large piece of the dash exploded violently projecting a sharp plastic piece of the dash, hitting driver in the face, narrowly missing the eyes, bouncing off and landing in the 2nd row seating area.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231220

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

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

ENGINE 5%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210301 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

Campaign 21V053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.

Campaign 21V054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture