2024 Chevrolet Suburban: common problems and reliability
· 2020-2026Too new to grade yet.
42 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Suburban?The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall 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 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Suburban?
Across the 31 Suburban model years we track, complaint volume runs from 44 (2020) to 757 (1999). With 42 complaints, the 2024 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 2024 Suburban
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.
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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