Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Suburban across 26 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “rear end” (6% of reports).
- 195suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 33%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.
- Rear end: mentioned in 12 of 195 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Suburban suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Suburban | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Suburban | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Suburban | 2 | 5% | 200 |
| 2018 Suburban | 2 | 2% | 9,000 |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Suburban | 11 | 5% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Suburban | 29 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 2014 Suburban | 4 | 7% | 71,202 |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% | 6,500 |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 71,333 |
| 2008 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 164,500 |
| 2007 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2006 Suburban | 1 | 4% | 55,000 |
| 2005 Suburban | 2 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Suburban | 7 | 3% | 43,000 |
| 2003 Suburban | 9 | 3% | 60 |
| 2002 Suburban | 6 | 2% | 34,500 |
| 2001 Suburban | 11 | 3% | 36,000 |
| 2000 Suburban | 7 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 1999 Suburban | 33 | 5% | 49,400 |
| 1998 Suburban | 14 | 7% | 301 |
| 1997 Suburban | 19 | 5% | 27,500 |
| 1996 Suburban | 10 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Suburban | 11 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2023
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Suspension:front:control armDo not drive
Model years: 2016
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. 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 42190.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I brought my Chevrolet Suburban High Country in to the dealer pursuant to a recall for engine issues due to a manufacturing defect in connecting rods and crankshafts that can cause catastrophic engine failure. The service center changed the oil viscosity and fill cap and stated that the change…
Unmodified 2022 Chevrolet Suburban with 53K mi, driving 25 mph on paved county road. Without warning the upper ball joint on the right front side sheared off. There were no sounds, no bumps or grinding, truck is routinely maintained, cleaned and inspected - this was out of the blue. If we had been…
There is an electronic problem that continues to trip the warning for the Air Ride suspension system to fail leaving the vehicle stuck at its current ride height or it drops eithee the front or rear suspension to the ground while simultaneously raising the front or rear to its highest setting. It…
There are 2 components of the vehicle that I believe are malfunctioning. The first component would be the brake system. At first the problem presented itself when going down a parking garage it was approximately 5 miles an hour while applying the brake and the brake suddenly got stuck and really…
Car shows ESC error message not detecting brake pads, and locking the wheel.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Suburbans have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “rear end”, in 12 of 195 complaints.
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.