2024 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2024
Opened by NHTSA
53% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 45 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 500 |
| 1994 | 876 |
| 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 | 292 |
| 2008 | 213 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 118 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 431 |
| 2016 | 219 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
53% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2025-04-18
Radiator was cracked and leaking at 42,000 miles. GM is well aware of the known failure, but has failed to issue a recall
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07
Vehicle brought to Chevrolet dealer for recall# N252494000 at 27,626 miles. Vehicle passed inspection and oil replaced per recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-03
Power train
16% · 7 reportsEngine and engine cooling
13% · 6 reportsService brakes
11% · 5 reportsElectrical system
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.
Show complaint excerpts
Persistent, intermittent total audio cutout disabling critical crash avoidance alerts. Failure Summary & Safety Impact: The vehicle experiences intermittent, complete failures of the audio system across all sources.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2025-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-23 Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2025-06-18Engine and engine cooling25V274000 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.
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2025-10-23Engineering analysisOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2026-01-16Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- 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 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.