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2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 sits mid-pack among Suburban 1500 years: 70 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 70, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 22 reports (31% of the total).

70

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Suburban 1500 years?

Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted240 complaints1994: 10 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 21 complaints1998: 16 complaints1999: 91 complaints2000: 72 complaints2001: 102 complaints2002: 144 complaints2003: 223 complaints2004: 220 complaints2005: 102 complaints2006: 35 complaints2007: 240 complaints2008: 131 complaints2009: 70 complaints2010: 70 complaints2011: 108 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 25 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 36 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2231%
Other1521%
Body & Structure1319%
Speed Control34%
Visibility & Wipers34%
Brakes23%
Steering23%
Seat Belts23%
Electrical System23%
Engine23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Latches & Locks11%
Child Seat11%

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E043000OtherSeptember 3, 2010 · 294 units

Defect

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Consequence

AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy

MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TAKATA RECALL: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. CRACK AND DASH BULGE ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DASH. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED IN 2013 FROM CABLE DAHMER BUICK GMC OF INDEPENDENCE, MO. LABEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STATES IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 16, 2018

“DASH IS CRACKED IN 6 DIFFERENT SPOTS; 3 OF THE CRACKS BEING AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. IF THE AIRBAG WERE TO DEPLOY, THE DASH WOULD SHATTER THUS CAUSING SHARP PROJECTILES TO BE DISPENSED IN THE VEHICLE CABIN POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. THE CRACKS START DOWN WHERE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 1, 2015

“UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE I WAS SLICED BY THE CHROME COATING PEELING AWAY FROM INNER DOOR HANDLE. FINGER WAS SLICED ABOUT 3/4" LONG AND BAD ENOUGH TO BLEED. I THEN TOOK NOTICE OF OTHER INNER DOOR HANDLES AND FOUND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT INNER DOOR HANDLE ALSO HAVING THE CHROME COATING PEELING FROM…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 9, 2015

“WHILE ACCELERATING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THEN IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE AND SLOW UNTIL SPEEDOMETER READ 15 MPH THEN I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE AGAIN BUT GM ONSTAR AND THE DEALER HAVE NO INFORMATION FOR THIS PROBLEM AND CANNOT DUPLICATE. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 14, 2011

2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — common questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Suburban 1500: 70 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2010 Suburban 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (22 complaints), other (15 complaints), body & structure (13 complaints).

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Suburban 1500 years to avoid are 2007, 2003, 2004, 2002, 2008, 2011. The cleanest record among Suburban 1500 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.