repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2023 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
69Engine
20Power train
15Electrical system
9Engine and engine cooling
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Structure
5Visibility/wiper
5Forward collision avoidance
4Seat belts
2210 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 0 |
| Power train | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 22 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing 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.
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
2023 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
2023 Chevrolet Suburban safety ratings
2023 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 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.
I was driving south on Highway 395 with 2 of my friends on our way home from vacation, which is a 2 lane road in the mountains. About 45 miles north of Victorville, CA. As I was accelerating, my vehicle all of a sudden dropped adaptive cruise control, the engine light started blinking, traction…
Tuesday October 6th, 2026, I dropped my 2 children off at school and was driving on the highway to work through heavy traffic when I had a suddenly loud knocking coming from my car, transmission not wanting to shift properly, high rpm’s for extended periods of time. I was able to safely make it to…
2023 Chevrolet Suburban, 6.2L L87, included in Recall 25V-274 and NHTSA EA26005. Recall service was performed XXX at 20,259 miles; the engine passed inspection and received the 0W-40 oil remedy. I noticed that the oil level was low after the dealer had serviced the engine so I topped it off. At the…
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