Chevrolet Suburban Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Suburban across 27 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (23% of reports).
- 137fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 31 of 137 complaints (23%)
- Control module: mentioned in 12 of 137 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Chevrolet Suburban at $770, and half of them between $460 and $1,400.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 137 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Suburban fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Suburban | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Suburban | 12 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Suburban | 22 | 11% | — |
| 2020 Suburban | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2018 Suburban | 4 | 5% | 52,000 |
| 2017 Suburban | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2016 Suburban | 4 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2015 Suburban | 26 | 6% | 47,000 |
| 2014 Suburban | 2 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2013 Suburban | 5 | 4% | 3,500 |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 66,000 |
| 2011 Suburban | 4 | 3% | 120,198 |
| 2010 Suburban | 3 | 3% | 102,742 |
| 2009 Suburban | 5 | 5% | 150,000 |
| 2008 Suburban | 5 | 2% | 117,300 |
| 2007 Suburban | 9 | 3% | 78,268 |
| 2005 Suburban | 5 | 4% | 81,634 |
| 2004 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 170,000 |
| 2003 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 53,817 |
| 2002 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 135,000 |
| 2001 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 209,357 |
| 2000 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 213,000 |
| 1999 Suburban | 2 | 0% | 98,500 |
| 1997 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 223,000 |
| 1996 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 240,000 |
| 1995 Suburban | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Suburban. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On August 7, 2026, while driving a rental vehicle in the Denver, Colorado area with my family, including two young children, the vehicle unexpectedly lost engine power while traveling downhill. The engine shut off, resulting in a significant reduction in brake assistance and creating an extremely…
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…
Pulled out in 4 lane traffic. Got almost to 55mph. Vehicle lost all power, slowed down and auto shifted to neutral, vehicle stopped and went to park. Vehicle would not start back nor transition to Neutral to remove from highways. 2021 suburban with just 35,000miles. Shut down a lane on a 55mph…
Transmission faulty, loud, clunky and hard shifting! Service transmission now alert and code P0747
The fuel pump module on this vechicle failed, and there's a recall for 2021 I believe other years should be considered as well since this was a known issue as soon as we arrived at the dealership and they wanted over $400 to replace this part which is only $45.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Suburbans have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 137 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Suburban. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Suburban fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $460 and $1,400), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 31 of 137 complaints, followed by “control module” (12).
Other Chevrolet Suburban problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (940)
- Electrical System problems (747)
- Air Bags problems (651)
- Power Train problems (629)
- Service Brakes problems (567)
- Engine problems (531)
- Steering problems (452)
- Structure problems (363)
See all Chevrolet Suburban problems.