2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 17, 2019 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 2500 years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. That ranks 6th out of 16 Suburban 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 75,000 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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems

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

Air Bags4 · ~75,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~132,500 mi
Structure2 · ~97,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~120,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~120,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~53,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~97,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags457%75,000——
Fuel/propulsion System229%132,500——
Structure229%97,000——
Electrical System114%120,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)114%120,000——
Unknown or Other114%53,000——
Visibility/wiper114%97,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2016: 1201612017: 2201722018: 1201812019: 320193

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

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.

2011 chevrolet silverado k2500hd ltz. Consumer writes in regard to takata airbag recall notice #49151. Consumer request to know when part will be made available. *as *js

Air Bags · received Oct 17, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11269651

From 2017-present engine light is on and has code p0455. While driving down the road vehicle drives a bit rough and on at least 8 occasions it has lost power while driving down the road. Almost feels like its going to shut off. Three smoke tests were done, one at a chevrolet dealer in 2017. So far…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 25, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11222496

The dashboard is falling apart and should a crash happen chunks of plastic could go flying through the interior. The upper dashboard right below the windshield cracks and falls apart. When moving or going over a bump it makes noise rattling around. Tried to go to the dealership but it's not covered…

Air Bags · received Feb 23, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11182139

Engine light on vehicle runs rough/sputters while going down road. Took to 3 mechanics including gm dealer. All stated emissions codes. 1st mechanic replaced purge valve. Light came back on. Same mechanic did smoke test and replaced purge valve stating it must have been faulty. Light came back on…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Nov 5, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11149515

Takata recall - unable to get repairs. Dealers have no information.

Air Bags · received Oct 23, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11035615

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.