MYRModel Year Report

2014 Chevrolet Suburban

▲ Better than typical
2014 Chevrolet Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:53.781Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
59
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 54 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1996: 360 complaints 1997: 414 complaints 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2002: 286 complaints 2003: 301 complaints 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2008: 213 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2014 59 2015: 431 complaints 2016: 219 complaints 2017: 142 complaints 2018: 84 complaints 2019: 77 complaints 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 121 complaints 2023: 129 complaints 2023 2024: 45 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 54 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1996: 360 complaints 1996 1997: 414 complaints 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2002: 286 complaints 2002 2003: 301 complaints 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2008: 213 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2014 59 2015: 431 complaints 2016: 219 complaints 2017: 142 complaints 2017 2018: 84 complaints 2019: 77 complaints 2020: 44 complaints 2020 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 121 complaints 2023: 129 complaints 2023 2024: 45 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1989 1990: 54 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1991 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1995 1996: 360 complaints 1997: 414 complaints 1997 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2001 2002: 286 complaints 2003: 301 complaints 2003 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2007 2008: 213 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2014 59 2015: 431 complaints 2016: 219 complaints 2017: 142 complaints 2017 2018: 84 complaints 2019: 77 complaints 2019 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 202 complaints 2021 2022: 121 complaints 2023: 129 complaints 2023 2024: 45 complaints

2014: 59 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19821
19833
19846
19859
19867
198718
198830
198962
199054
199152
1992189
1993500
1994876
1995457
1996360
1997414
1998201
1999634
2000282
2001440
2002286
2003301
2004204
2005129
200623
2007292
2008213
2009106
2010117
2011148
2012101
2013118
201459
2015431
2016219
2017142
201884
201977
202044
2021202
2022121
2023129
202445

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

25% · 15 reports
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Our 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has been garage-kept since it was purchased new. Within a year of the factory airbag recall replacement, the dashboard began cracking in two separate areas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-15

Structure

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Electrical system

12% · 7 reports
FIRE
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When turning on the vehicle the lights will power surge. One day the vehicle just didn't start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-20

Also filed under Suspension and exterior lighting

Power train

8% · 5 reports

Suspension

7% · 4 reports
FIRE
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Broken stabilizer link on drivers side. After hitting a pot hole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-18

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-08-02Service brakes, hydraulic13V342000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge.…

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    2014-12-26Electrical system14V614000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

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    2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V342000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.