Is the Chevrolet Suburban Reliable?
2000–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Chevrolet Suburban Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 70 | 1 | — | 79 | Good |
| 2022 | 2 | 85 | 3 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2021 | 9 | 108 | — | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2020 | 3 | 21 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 2 | 46 | 1 | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 2 | 53 | 2 | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 2 | 83 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Suburban Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Suburban scores 12 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 492 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chevrolet Suburban reliable?+
The Chevrolet Suburban scores 80/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 22 recall campaigns and 492 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Suburban is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2019 Suburban achieved the highest reliability score of 86/100 with 2 recalls and 46 complaints.
How many miles does a Suburban last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Suburban owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Suburban will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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