repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
NewRisk. Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 127 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
127 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
65Engine
32Power train
22Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Fuel/propulsion system
6Seat belts
5Engine and engine cooling
4Air bags
3Forward collision avoidance
2Back over prevention
1311 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 65 | 0 |
| Power train | 32 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 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 · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Lighting control module: software
Risk. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during 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
2022 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
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Chevrolet Suburban safety ratings
2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Having the code Reduced Acceleration Drive with Care sign. We brought the vehicle into the dealership. They had the vehicle for two months and did just enough to get the code to go away. Now it is popped back up two more times after they said it was fixed and it happened yet again today.
Having the code Reduced Acceleration Drive with Care sign. We brought the vehicle into the dealership. They had the vehicle for two months and did just enough to get the code to go away. Now it is popped back up two more times after they said it was fixed and it happened yet again today.
While towing a light trailer (~3,000 lbs) through the mountains on an interstate, my 2022 Suburban with the 6.2 engine suddenly got hot and shut off. There were no symptoms of the engine having any issues, it had been running well the whole trip. The temperature gauge went from normal to very hot…
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