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 | 21 | — | — | 74 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 60 | 1 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 82 | 3 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2021 | 7 | 99 | — | — | 35 | Poor |
| 2020 | 2 | 20 | — | — | 70 | Good |
| 2019 | 1 | 37 | 1 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2018 | 2 | 53 | 2 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2017 | 2 | 80 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Suburban Compares to Similar Vehicles
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:
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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