repaired · 2023 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 101 owner complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-051 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
101 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
23Structure2 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Wheels
3Tires
3Service brakes
3Steering
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power,…
no report yet
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF 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
2012 vs. every other Suburban 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is a recall took my 2012 Surburban to dealership in leavenworth, KS they had vehicle for two weeks did not fix the airbag that is under recall they stated could not get parts for it. So what is the problem with our government system in place to fix these problems but the GM dealership is not…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V051000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
I WAS SENT A SAFETY RECALL FORM & STILL HAVEN'T BEEN NOTIFIED THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I AM WORRIED BECAUSE WE USE OUR FAMILY CAR A LOT. THANK YOU!
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