Is the Chevrolet Suburban Reliable?

20002026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

62/100
Fair

Reliability Score

17
Total Recalls
452
Owner Complaints
7
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Chevrolet Suburban Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
2025Not enough data
2024121
74
Good
20231601
65
Good
20221823
64
Fair
2021799
35
Poor
2020220
70
Good
20191371
65
Good
20182532
59
Fair
2017280
60
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Suburban Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Suburban62/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Suburban scores 6 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
127
POWER TRAIN
62
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
44
SERVICE BRAKES
35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
30
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
19

Based on 452 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Suburban reliable?+

The Chevrolet Suburban scores 62/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 17 recall campaigns and 452 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Suburban is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2024 Suburban achieved the highest reliability score of 74/100 with 1 recall and 21 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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