2024 Chevrolet Suburban: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban has 36 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag costly powertrain failures (lifters, oil pumps, fuel injectors, transmissions) on models under 100,000 miles. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

36
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
17
power train
6
engine and engine cooling
6
service brakes
5
electrical system
4

Recalls affecting the 2024 Suburban

engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Campaign 25V274000

General 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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and generation. Long-term owner reports for older generations (GMT400, GMT800, and early GMT900) frequently praise their durability, comfort, and capability as workhorse vehicles, with some considering the

  • Costly powertrain failures (lifters, oil pumps, fuel injectors, transmissions) on models under 100,000 miles. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Complex electrical and computer failures (PCM/ECM, battery/charging system issues, parasitic drains, complete vehicle shutdowns). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Persistent "rotten egg" sulfur smell from exhaust, potentially related to catalytic converter or fuel system. Frequency: isolated.
  • Air conditioning system failures (rear A/C, front blower motor, actuators). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor interior material quality and breaking plastic components. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Suburban.

Typical used price

Used Suburban listings typically run $19,995–$61,990 across 2008 to 2026 model years.

Other Suburban model years