2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 31 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 13th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 45%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine14
Electrical System5
Power Train5
Unknown or Other3
Visibility/wiper3
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~9,602 mi
Exterior Lighting2
Forward Collision Avoidance2 · ~23,686 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1445%———
Electrical System516%———
Power Train516%———
Unknown or Other310%———
Visibility/wiper310%———
Engine and Engine Cooling26%9,602——
Exterior Lighting26%———
Forward Collision Avoidance26%23,686——
Vehicle Speed Control26%———
Service Brakes13%———
Steering13%———
Suspension13%———
Wheels13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 19 complaints
2025: 122025122026: 19202619

n = 31 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (1)

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Wheels:hubMay 14, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (EA26005) — opened Aug 20, 2026, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Component Affected: Suspension / Steering / Wheels / Front Hub Assembly Description of the Safety Defect & Incident: Proactively brought the vehicle to two separate authorized Chevrolet dealerships due to a severe thumping noise when turning the steering wheel. I explicitly stated to service staff…

Suspension · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771053

driving down i30 at 70MPH and the rear passenger window exploded on my 10 year old child.

Visibility/wiper · received Aug 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760988

Valve spring broke at approximately 5200 miles. Dealer replaced the head.

Engine · received Aug 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760766

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a banging noise was heard coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle decelerated. In addition, several warning lights, including the check engine light and the anti-lock braking system…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760215

3.0 Duramax engine failure at 5900 miles. Apparently is from the known thrust bearing issue. MIL, CEL, TCM illuminated. Failure occurred at 60 mph during rush hour traffic. Engine is being replaced under warranty. GM should issue recall for the affected lot of this engine.

Engine · received May 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11738649

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 14 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.