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.
2014 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-054 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags
8Structure
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
3Seats
3Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Exterior lighting
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 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 · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, 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
2014 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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- Caution
- Solid
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 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.
Our 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has been garage-kept since it was purchased new. Within a year of the factory airbag recall replacement, the dashboard began cracking in two separate areas. The cracks have continued to spread despite the vehicle being consistently garage-kept and the regular use of a…
I received a safety recall for my suburban in 2021. I contacted the dealership and have been waiting for 1 year to get a call back from Chevrolet dealership so that they can proceed with the passenger airbag repair “safety recall”.
I cannot believe we don't have a repair for this yet. It is proven to be fatal, even a 2013 Chev Cruze incident caused a fatality. I want to know something about this fix and I want Chevrolet/GM to start fixing immediately. At this point, I am paying a lien on a vehicle that could be fatal and no…
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