Chevrolet Suburban Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Suburban across 21 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (49% of reports).
- 249fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 56%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 122 of 249 complaints (49%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 25 of 249 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Chevrolet Suburban at $1,250, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,400.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2006), 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 system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 129 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 249 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Suburban fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2021 Suburban | 9 | 5% | 58,000 |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 77,500 |
| 2016 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 123,000 |
| 2015 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 155,000 |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 113,000 |
| 2011 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 170,500 |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 200,000 |
| 2008 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 42,000 |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2005 Suburban | 3 | 2% | 91,000 |
| 2004 Suburban | 12 | 6% | 36,750 |
| 2003 Suburban | 9 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2002 Suburban | 23 | 8% | 69,000 |
| 2001 Suburban | 46 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Suburban | 34 | 12% | 62,984 |
| 1999 Suburban | 27 | 4% | 85,614 |
| 1998 Suburban | 11 | 5% | 79,764 |
| 1997 Suburban | 39 | 9% | 112,300 |
| 1996 Suburban | 19 | 5% | 171,038 |
| 1995 Suburban | 5 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Model years: 2021
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2020
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2009
Problem: Gm is recalling 27,188 my 2009 cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and colorado; and gmc yukon, yukon hybrid, yukon xl, and canyon vehicles. The fuel system control modules may have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the room temperature vulcanizing (rtv) seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module.
Risk: Water in the module could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the service engine soon lamp, setting of diagnostic trouble codes or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2009. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.
Risk: If the ignition circuit wire is exposed, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause a 'service engine soon' light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostic routine. Fuel vapor and in some cases liquid fuel may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Also if the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed and shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, inaccurate fuel level readings may result.
Fix: Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on may 25, 2005. The owners were re-notified on october 19, 2005, since parts are now availabe. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.
Risk: If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on july 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began august 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Note: the gm bulletin lists the tahoe and yukon models because canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No u.s. Tahoe or yukon vehicles are included in the u.s. Campaign.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2003
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. Owner notification began february 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, and the vehicle was turned off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed…
Fuel pulp module failed on highway. Was told there is not a recall on my VIN even tho online there is a recall and known issue for the part
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. Additionally, the vehicle failed to exceed 42 MPH. Later in the day, the…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping sound coming from under the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact discovered that the fuel tank had partially detached from the subframe and…
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move while in reverse(R) and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Suburbans have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 249 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 system, gasoline?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,400), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 122 of 249 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (25).
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