OwnerReports

2018 Chevrolet Suburban problems

Owners have filed 111 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 16.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 15.3%.

Complaints111
Crashes3
Fires0
Injuries4
Deaths0

What owners report breaking

Engine 16.2% · 18
Power train 15.3% · 17
Electrical system 14.4% · 16
Service brakes 10.8% · 12
Unknown or other 9.0% · 10
Steering 7.2% · 8
Seat belts 4.5% · 5
Air bags 3.6% · 4
Severity

Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash and 4 report an injury.

Reading the numbers

Across the 29 model years of the Chevrolet Suburban in this data, 2018 draws comparatively few complaints; 1994 is the outlier year.

Filings have fallen off, 36 in the last three years against 54 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 40,500 miles.

In owners' own words

I purchased this vehicle in dec of 2019 used. 35,000 Miles. Now has 88,000 and the transmission went out. Regular oil changes. No warning lights. No issues. Stopped running. After having someone look at it to see what the issue was, the mechanic said the entire transmission has to either be rebuilt or replaced. Engine · reported at 88,000 miles
The vehicle began to shake as if it would shut down. Then, the engine light came on. Then I received three text message alerts. We were shown paperwork regarding the service history that was done at Philips Chevrolet. Now we’re getting alerts regarding work that has to be completed within 7 days. Engine
My 2018 LT Chevy suburban with 110000 miles has been giving me transmission and motor problems. I took it to chevy vannuys and they took 3 days and did nothing. I saw a recall on line for the same year. Explaining about transmission problems. Where can I go to have it fixed. Engine

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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