2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 24, 2017 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 2500 years
Not enough data 10th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. That ranks 10th out of 16 Suburban 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 75,875 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems

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

Air Bags2 · ~75,875 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1 · ~53,000 mi
Structure1 · ~53,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1 · ~4,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags240%75,875——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%———
Steering120%53,000——
Structure120%53,000——
Unknown or Other120%———
Visibility120%4,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 2 complaints
2011: 2201122016: 2201622017: 120171

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

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Recent owner reports

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

There are several cracks in the dash of my 2010 chevrolet suburban as explained below. One of these crack is in the area of the passenger side airbag which is mounted on top of the dash. As the dash expands in the heat, typically in the hot months of the summer, the plastic portion of the dash will…

Air Bags · received Oct 24, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11039424

Dash cracked, sharp point next to airbag, point can render airbag useless.

Air Bags · received Nov 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10926123

Dashboard is cracked from front to back right in front of the driver position as well as around the airbag right in front of the passenger position. This is a well known defect. Happens no matter what i am doing. Windows have reflective tint on them and a visor is used to try and keep heat down…

Unknown or Other · received May 12, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10864554

On several occasions the windshield has unexpectedly fogged up while driving. This severely reduces visibility. The windshield takes several minutes to clear with the environmental controls set to high heat, high fan and full defrost. I have experienced this problem anywhere from 5 to 45 minutes…

Visibility · received Feb 7, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10380952

2010 chevrolet silverado 2500 truck. Consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated when he applied the brakes to stop, the engine revved and the rpm reached 3500 and locked. *jb updated 10/20/11.*jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jan 12, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10375609

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 2500 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.