2023 Chevrolet Suburban: common problems and reliability
· 2020-2026One of the weaker Suburban years.
142 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Suburban?The 2023 Chevrolet Suburban has 142 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag afm/dfm lifter failure and 6.2l bottom-end failures: with owners reporting replaced engines and warranty disputes.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Suburban years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Suburban?
Across the 31 Suburban model years we track, complaint volume runs from 44 (2020) to 757 (1999). With 142 complaints, the 2023 Suburban sits below the model's median of 229.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Suburban
exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
Campaign 22V903000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
suspension:rear
Campaign 23V642000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 25V274000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Campaign 24V674000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What owners report on the 2020-2026 Suburban
Owner sentiment for this generation is mixed and heavily split by topic. Praise centers on interior and technology improvements, the spaciousness of the Suburban over the Tahoe, the quiet cabin, and the available diesel engine's fuel economy.
- Very frequentAFM/DFM lifter failure and 6.2L bottom-end failures
With owners reporting replaced engines and warranty disputes.
- RecurrentRadio and infotainment software faults requiring dealer reprogramming
Often not covered by extended warranty.
- RecurrentRear seat media system losing streaming apps and requiring infotainment resets and re-login
- RecurrentTelematics/OnStar module failure setting U0198 and related codes
Described as one of the most common failures on current trucks and SUVs.
- IsolatedLiftgate strut failure with built-in motor on the driver side
Owner insights for the 2020-2026 Suburban. Read the full 2020-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Suburban listings typically run $17,061–$41,246.
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