2024 Chevrolet Suburban

▲ Better than typical
2024 Chevrolet Suburban
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:00.726Z

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, 2024 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 2020: 40 complaints 2021: 177 complaints 2022: 104 complaints 2023: 107 complaints 2023 2024: 36 complaints 2024
2024: 36 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

ENGINE 47%

47% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I parked at my home, approximately 5 minutes after arriving home my grandson ran in yelling papa your car is on fire. The engine was on fire, shooting flames onto the windsheild. The cause of fire is unknown at this time.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250418

While driving in the left lane of a two lane highway at highway speed of approx 65-70 mph the engine shut down. The instrument cluster said to “Press button to start engine”. I had no power. There was no throttle response.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241031

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20250618 — engine and engine cooling

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual.

Campaign 25V274000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20260116 — RQ (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V274000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 2020 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1999 ■ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?

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

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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