NHTSA lists 81 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET SUBURBAN.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 25 | 30.9% | 0.74 |
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| mechanical failure | 21 | 25.9% | 0.89 |
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| electrical electronic | 12 | 14.8% | 0.94 |
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| restraint or airbag | 10 | 12.3% | 0.96 |
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| unclear | 5 | 6.2% | 0.83 |
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| noise or comfort | 4 | 4.9% | 0.77 |
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| structural or corrosion | 4 | 4.9% | 0.96 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 52 | 64.2% | 0.87 |
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| low | 24 | 29.6% | 0.77 |
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| high | 4 | 4.9% | 0.83 |
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| none | 1 | 1.2% | 0.85 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 81 tagged complaints of 81 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2026-05-07. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front a (excerpt)
Consequence: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this reca (excerpt)
Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-10-24. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E (excerpt)
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-09-06. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-26. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the r (excerpt)
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
1,254 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 395 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 252 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 169 |
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| ENGINE | 130 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 130 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 90 |
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| STRUCTURE | 72 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 66 |
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11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037253
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11035308
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
11035340
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
11032777
Date: 2026-05-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
11030974
Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
11030091
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11030092
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
11028700
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
11027698
Date: 2026-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.