2024 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 28th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. That ranks 28th out of 30 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (24 complaints, 55%), typically at around 16,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 55% | 16,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 16% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 14% | 15,650 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 11% | 16,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 360 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 58,277 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Chevrolet Suburban recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure (EA25007) — opened Oct 23, 2025, still open.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (RQ26001) — opened Jan 16, 2026, closed Aug 20, 2026.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure (PE25001) — opened Jan 16, 2025, closed Oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V274.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving our 2024 Suburban, 6.2 L engine, on a 2-lane highway in southern Utah, traveling on cruise control at 70 mph, felt 2 hesitations (jerking movement), and turned off cruise control. Immediately after, heard knocking/thumping sound in the front of the vehicle, followed by a whining sound that…
Radiator was cracked and leaking at 42,000 miles. GM is well aware of the known failure, but has failed to issue a recall
Subject: Formal Safety ComplaintâCracked 22-Inch Polished Aluminum Wheels on 2024 Chevrolet Suburban To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting a formal complaint concerning repeated failures of the original 22-inch polished aluminum wheels installed on my 2024 Chevrolet Suburban, which I purchased…
While driving down a two-lane blacktop road at 70 MPH (the posted speed limit) the engine, a 6.2 L L87 with a little over 15,000 miles, grenaded and seized. At the time I recall a warning message that said something like "engine shutdown". Fortunately the electronic transmission self-shifted into…
Vehicle brought to Chevrolet dealer for recall# N252494000 at 27,626 miles. Vehicle passed inspection and oil replaced per recall. Despite engine passing and recall complete the engine failed at 29,861 miles requiring an engine replacement which was provided under warranty. The failed engine was…
Other Chevrolet Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 1 |
| 2023 Suburban | 130 | 3 |
| 2022 Suburban | 124 | 4 |
| 2021 Suburban | 200 | 12 |
| 2020 Suburban | 44 | 4 |
| 2019 Suburban | 78 | 3 |
| 2018 Suburban | 84 | 4 |
| 2017 Suburban | 141 | 5 |
| 2016 Suburban | 220 | 6 |
| 2015 Suburban | 430 | 11 |
| 2014 Suburban | 59 | 3 |
| 2013 Suburban | 118 | 4 |
| 2012 Suburban | 101 | 4 |
| 2011 Suburban | 148 | 3 |
| 2010 Suburban | 117 | 3 |
| 2009 Suburban | 106 | 5 |
| 2008 Suburban | 213 | 4 |
| 2007 Suburban | 292 | 4 |
| 2006 Suburban | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 Suburban | 129 | 6 |
| 2004 Suburban | 204 | 4 |
| 2003 Suburban | 301 | 5 |
| 2002 Suburban | 286 | 2 |
| 2001 Suburban | 440 | 6 |
| 2000 Suburban | 282 | 8 |
| 1999 Suburban | 634 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 201 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 414 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 360 | 3 |
| 1995 Suburban | 457 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners most often report engine, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.