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2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Suburban 2500 years?

Suburban 2500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted39 complaints1994: 5 complaints1995: 6 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 13 complaints2000: 10 complaints2001: 35 complaints2002: 39 complaints2003: 26 complaints2004: 23 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 2 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 7 complaints2011: 12 complaints
Suburban 2500 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 2500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags229%
Brakes114%
Other114%
Steering114%
Body & Structure114%
Visibility & Wipers114%

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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.

“THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AS EXPLAINED BELOW. ONE OF THESE CRACK IS IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASH. AS THE DASH EXPANDS IN THE HEAT, TYPICALLY IN THE HOT MONTHS OF THE SUMMER, THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH WILL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · January 15, 2017

“ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD HAS UNEXPECTEDLY FOGGED UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS SEVERELY REDUCES VISIBILITY. THE WINDSHIELD TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO CLEAR WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SET TO HIGH HEAT, HIGH FAN AND FULL DEFROST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 45 MINUTES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 15, 2010

“2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 TRUCK. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPM REACHED 3500 AND LOCKED. *JB UPDATED 10/20/11.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 23, 2010

“DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM FRONT TO BACK RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER POSITION AS WELL AS AROUND THE AIRBAG RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER POSITION. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT. HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT I AM DOING. WINDOWS HAVE REFLECTIVE TINT ON THEM AND A VISOR IS USED TO TRY AND KEEP HEAT DOWN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 1, 2015

“THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AS EXPLAINED BELOW. ONE OF THESE CRACK IS IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASH. AS THE DASH EXPANDS IN THE HEAT, TYPICALLY IN THE HOT MONTHS OF THE SUMMER, THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH WILL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 15, 2017

2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — common questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Suburban 2500 years to avoid are 2002, 2001. The cleanest record among Suburban 2500 years belongs to 1998.

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.