Reliability
Chevrolet

Suburban (2026)

2026 · Full-Size SUV · 1 engine
17 NHTSA Complaints
3 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
SUBURBAN 1500SUBURBAN ICE
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

L84

5.3L 8-cyl
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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LZ0

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo
2 complaints 2.0 per year Diesel
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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Suburban, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 10 owner complaints

Recalls (3)

26V304000May 14, 2026serious
Wheels

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

26V289000May 7, 2026serious
Powertrain

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

26V114000Feb 26, 2026serious
Equipment

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (21.9% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (21.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban complaints?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban. The systems they name most often are the engine, the transmission and the body and trim.

Is the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban have?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2026-2026 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Suburban?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the transmission and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Suburban?

The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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