Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 162 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Suburban 2500, across 16 model years (1995–2011). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (34). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Suburban 2500 year: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Suburban 2500: 34 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Suburban 2500: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Suburban 2500: 21 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Suburban 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Suburban 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 Suburban 2500: 1 complaint, 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 2500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 8 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Tires | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Suburban 2500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Suburban 2500 | 7 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Suburban 2500 | 5 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Suburban 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Suburban 2500 | 7 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 Suburban 2500 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Suburban 2500 | 6 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Suburban 2500 | 20 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Suburban 2500 | 21 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Suburban 2500 | 33 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Suburban 2500 | 34 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Suburban 2500 | 7 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 1999 Suburban 2500 | 12 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Suburban 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 Suburban 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1996 Suburban 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1995 Suburban 2500 | 4 | 0 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (12), 2001 (34), 2002 (33), 2003 (21), 2004 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Suburban 2500 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 2500?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 33 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.