2022 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,583 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine failed” (10% of reports).
- 62engine complaints
- 59,583median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 65%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine failed: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 62 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 23 | 53% | 16,600 |
| 2023 Suburban | 69 | 53% | 43,300 |
| 2022 Suburban | 62 | 50% | 59,583 |
| 2021 Suburban | 87 | 44% | 48,063 |
| 2020 Suburban | 17 | 39% | 92,500 |
| 2019 Suburban | 26 | 33% | 81,000 |
| 2018 Suburban | 18 | 22% | 88,000 |
| 2017 Suburban | 25 | 18% | 94,400 |
| 2016 Suburban | 27 | 12% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Suburban | 39 | 9% | 65,679 |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% | 124,000 |
| 2013 Suburban | 16 | 14% | 110,000 |
| 2012 Suburban | 12 | 12% | 64,500 |
| 2011 Suburban | 10 | 7% | 83,000 |
| 2010 Suburban | 6 | 5% | 125,000 |
| 2009 Suburban | 10 | 9% | 120,000 |
| 2008 Suburban | 25 | 12% | 125,000 |
| 2007 Suburban | 27 | 9% | 156,000 |
| 2005 Suburban | 6 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Suburban | 6 | 3% | 99,500 |
| 2003 Suburban | 4 | 1% | 127,500 |
| 2002 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 193,337 |
| 2001 Suburban | 7 | 2% | 162,000 |
| 2000 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 232,000 |
| 1999 Suburban | 2 | 0% | 116,000 |
| 1997 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 76,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel pump control module failed, causing the engine to stop.
While towing a light trailer (~3,000 lbs) through the mountains on an interstate, my 2022 Suburban with the 6.2 engine suddenly got hot and shut off. There were no symptoms of the engine having any issues, it had been running well the whole trip. The temperature gauge went from normal to very hot…
This problem isnât just the 6.2L engine. My 22 Suburban has the 5.3L and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in April 2026. Loud noises and loss of power. Towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the same issues as the 6.2L. The dealership only replaced certain components…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Chevrolet Suburbans have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban (50% of the 124 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,583 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “engine failed”, in 6 of 62 complaints, followed by “tow truck” (5).
See all 2022 Chevrolet Suburban problems or engine problems across all Suburban years.