Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,427 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500, across 22 model years (1995–2026). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (190). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Suburban 1500 year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Suburban 1500: 190 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Suburban 1500: 182 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Suburban 1500: 175 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 Suburban 1500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1995 Suburban 1500: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Suburban 1500: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 268 | 18 | 1 |
| Air Bags problems | 203 | 14 | 13 |
| Service Brakes problems | 168 | 16 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 168 | 15 | 10 |
| Structure problems | 131 | 15 | 1 |
| Engine | 79 | 15 | 2 |
| Power Train | 76 | 16 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 50 | 14 | 3 |
| Visibility | 47 | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 40 | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 12 | 1 |
| Tires | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| Equipment | 17 | 10 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Wheels | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| Suspension | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: air bags (63)
- 2004: electrical system (84)
- 2003: electrical system (60)
All Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Suburban 1500 | 17 | 3 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Suburban 1500 | 31 | 1 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Suburban 1500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Suburban 1500 | 17 | 1 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 2011 Suburban 1500 | 80 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Suburban 1500 | 53 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Suburban 1500 | 55 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Suburban 1500 | 101 | 0 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Suburban 1500 | 190 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Suburban 1500 | 31 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Suburban 1500 | 94 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Suburban 1500 | 182 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Suburban 1500 | 175 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Suburban 1500 | 120 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Suburban 1500 | 92 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 Suburban 1500 | 67 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Suburban 1500 | 74 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 Suburban 1500 | 14 | 0 | — | Visibility | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Suburban 1500 | 16 | 0 | — | Visibility | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 Suburban 1500 | 9 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 Suburban 1500 | 8 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (120), 2003 (175), 2004 (182), 2007 (190) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Suburban 1500 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Electrical System, with 268 complaints across 18 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.