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2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 sits mid-pack among Suburban 1500 years: 36 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 71, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (39% of the total).

36

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Suburban 1500 years?

Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 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, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1439%
Electrical System514%
Transmission514%
Other38%
Visibility & Wipers26%
Driver Assistance26%
Lighting26%
Speed Control26%
Brakes13%

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

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

26V304000Tires & WheelsMay 14, 2026 · 2,457 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The engine self-destructed due to a thrust bearing failure as described in General Motors Technical Service Bulletin 25-NA-307 There were no warning lights prior to the engine failure. The vehicle has been inspected by Carl Black GMC in Roswell, GA and been found to fall under the Thrust Bearing…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 21, 2026

“My rear passenger door flys open while driving. It happens during very cold weather. It also will not latch when trying to shut it after getting off the road and trying to shut it. My daughter has been in the seat next to the door each time and it has happened multiple times. Betten Chevrolet has…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 22, 2026

“Purchased a brand new vehicle on 23Dec2025 (evening) and then drove it home and parked it in my garage. Vehicle was in my garage at 64 miles on the odometer. Vehicle started smoking and the transmission cooler line had the catastrophic failure spilling oil all over the street, driveway, and garage.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 23, 2025

“My rear passenger door flys open while driving. It happens during very cold weather. It also will not latch when trying to shut it after getting off the road and trying to shut it. My daughter has been in the seat next to the door each time and it has happened multiple times. Betten Chevrolet has…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 22, 2026

“OnStar Module factory defaults/Malfunctioning - Power button don’t turn on so there’s no internet connection. This effect all the safety features in the car. Please recall. There has been numerous incidents reported online to this particular default. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 14, 2025

2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — common questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 36 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Suburban 1500 year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Suburban 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (14 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), transmission (5 complaints).

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 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.