2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 8th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (32 complaints, 40%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 40% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 32 | 40% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 23% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 20,850 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 86,894 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
Risk: This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
Risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH SELLERS CHEVROLET (15015 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70819…
My name is [xxx] i'm the owner of a 2011 chevy suburban and one day i took my wife to the hospital for surgery and when i came out after 4 hours my suburban had 2 cracks on the dashboard one next to the passenger airbag and one next to the left on top of the gauges panel. Information redacted…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Autonation chevrolet north richmond hills (7769…
Recall was issued may of 2016 and i've still not been notified to bring vehicle in for a fix.
Takata recall has still not been resolved after 3 years. I drive my family in this car and until it's fixed we have to take 2 separate cars. It's okay, i've made my payments to gm in a timely manner on a car i don't feel safe driving my family in. Recall # : 49151
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 1500 model years, the 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.