repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-645 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
19Engine
17Electrical system
13Service brakes
8Steering
5Seat belts
4Wheels
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Air bags
149 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Engine | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 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 · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
2018 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
In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2018 Chevrolet Suburban is experiencing transmission problems that raise serious concerns about the reliability and potential safety of General Motors transmissions used in trucks and SUVs from this period. When I contacted an independent transmission repair shop to describe the problems, the…
My suburban shut off 5 times while turning. Very unsafe given I have 4 children and it could have been while we were driving on the freeway, which could have been fatal.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact's husband noticed an abnormal sound and the vehicle…
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