Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years to avoid
The Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years to avoid are 2002, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
200
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1994–2011
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Suburban 2500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 39 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 35 |
Every Suburban 2500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2002avoid | 39 | 0 | |
| 2001avoid | 35 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Suburban 2500 years to avoid are 2002, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Suburban 2500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?
Across all model years, the Suburban 2500 has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 200 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.