Model year
2018 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 84 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (19), POWER TRAIN (17), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 282 complaints
- 2001 440 complaints
- 2002 286 complaints
- 2003 301 complaints
- 2004 204 complaints
- 2005 129 complaints
- 2006 23 complaints
- 2007 292 complaints
- 2008 213 complaints
- 2009 106 complaints
- 2010 117 complaints
- 2011 148 complaints
- 2012 101 complaints
- 2013 118 complaints
- 2014 59 complaints
- 2015 431 complaints
- 2016 220 complaints
- 2017 142 complaints
- 2018 84 complaints
- 2019 78 complaints
- 2020 44 complaints
- 2021 200 complaints
- 2022 124 complaints
- 2023 131 complaints
- 2024 45 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Do not drivePOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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,…
19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; ELECTRONIC…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails,…
19V645000 · Sep 6, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
18V673000 · Sep 26, 2018
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the…
Complaints
84 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.203 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban C1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Suburban C1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Suburban K1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Suburban K1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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