Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 1,306 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (model years 2000–2011, 2021, 2023–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (260 complaints), followed by air bags (195 complaints). The 2026 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 80 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 101 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 190 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 182 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 175 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 120 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 92 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 67 | 4 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (190), 2004 (182) and 2003 (175). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 260 | 13 of 17 | |
| Air bags | 195 | 9 of 17 | |
| Service brakes | 155 | 10 of 17 | |
| Structure | 125 | 12 of 17 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 111 | 7 of 17 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V304000 | May 14, 2026 | Wheels: hub | 2025–2026 | 2,457 |
| 26V289000 | May 7, 2026 | Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 2026 | 66 |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2026 | 5,861 |
| 24V674000 | Sep 12, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module, software | 2023 | 449,671 |
| 11V339000 | Jun 28, 2011 | Steering: linkages | 2011 | 739 |
| 11V007000 | Jan 6, 2011 | Suspension: rear, axle, spindle | 2011 | 30,566 |
| 06V289000 | Aug 3, 2006 | Engine and engine cooling | 2006 | 38,439 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 33 complaints and a fire in 22 complaints; 58 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.