repaired · 2026 Q3
Wheels: hub
NewRisk. A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Lane departure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Suburban 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suburban 1500 median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'21'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
In owners' words
What Suburban 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX As I was driving after picking my kids up from school the vehicle started jerking and different lights came on in the dash.When I got home I told my husband and he called the dealership we bought it from and he was told for us to take them the truck so they can take a look at it. We are…
While exiting the highway my vehicle suddenly lost power and could not move. I could not put the vehicle in neutral. The engine had completely seized. As a result, my car got hit by a Semi-truck.
While driving, suddenly began hearing loud knocking noise and lost most power. Was able to get vehicle off road, where it stopped, and had trouble starting again. Towed to dealer. Diagnosed issue as spun rod bearing.
Own a 2026 Suburban 1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.