MYRModel Year Report

2019 Chevrolet Suburban

▲ Better than typical
2019 Chevrolet Suburban
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:43:02.605Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 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: 499 complaints 1993 1994: 858 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: 291 complaints 2008: 213 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2015: 427 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2017: 139 complaints 2017 2018: 81 complaints 2019: 70 complaints 2019 2020: 40 complaints 2021: 177 complaints 2022: 104 complaints 2023: 107 complaints 2023 2024: 36 complaints 2024
2019: 70 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19821
19833
19846
19859
19867
198718
198830
198962
199054
199152
1992189
1993499
1994858
1995457
1996360
1997414
1998201
1999634
2000282
2001440
2002286
2003301
2004204
2005129
200623
2007291
2008213
2009106
2010117
2011148
2012101
2013118
201459
2015427
2016216
2017139
201881
201970
202040
2021177
2022104
2023107
202436

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 47%

47% of complaints: power train — 33 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED 4 WEEK OLD SUBURBAN DOWN I95. FOLLOWING A BATHROOM BREAK AT A REST STOP, WE LOADED UP IN THE CAR, STARTED IT VIA THE PUSH IGNITION AND DROVE DOWN THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190806

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER OUT OF THE LANE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190913

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED 4 WEEK OLD SUBURBAN DOWN I95. FOLLOWING A BATHROOM BREAK AT A REST STOP, WE LOADED UP IN THE CAR, STARTED IT VIA THE PUSH IGNITION AND DROVE DOWN THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190806

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181107 — seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018.

Campaign 18V673000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191211 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 19V761000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260518 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026.

Campaign 26V289000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V673000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V761000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V289000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1999 ■ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban have?

3 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.