Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 23% | 61,000 miles |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% | 73,000 miles |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% | 62,000 miles |
| 2008 | 18 | 18% | 63,000 miles |
| 2007 | 29 | 15% | 89,000 miles |
| 2006 | 7 | 23% | 75,000 miles |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% | 61,000 miles |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% | 98,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% | 115,000 miles |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% | 80,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% | 200,000 miles |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Vehicle developed two cracks on the top of the dashboard assembly. One crack is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, running from the forward-left corner of the passenger side airbag to the defroster vent. The other crack is on the driver side, inboard and slightly forward of the instrument panel "hump." cracks discovered while vehicle was stationary. I understand this to be common, known manufacturer defect for this vehicle and related general motors vehicles (e.g., GMC yukon, yukon xl, avalanche, tahoe, etc.). This is a safety issue due to the location of the cracks potentially affecting passenger side airbag deployment, creating a dangerous shards of flying plastic in the event of a passenger side airbag deployment, the potential negative impact on the structural integrity of the dashboard and subsequent non-compliant performance during a collision, and potential dust and …
I have 3 cracks in the dash of my Suburban. 1 is in the far left, front corner of the passenger side air bag, and the other 2 are in front of the steering wheel, about 8 inches apart. My concern, aside from paying so much money for a vehicle and having the dash crack for no reason, is that the airbag being deployed on the passenger side May send plastic pieces flying at the passengers face. There is obviously a defect in the production of these dashes, as I have read other people state the same issue, in the same spots. I encourage general motors to issue a recall on this part, as it could pose a dangerous situation in the event of an accident. The vehicle was parked during the period the dash cracked.
Dashboard has begun to crack in numerous areas, 1 area that is very concerning is right by the passenger airbag which I feel concerned that if it were to inflate the dashboard would would send projectiles flying. The dash is also cracking severely above the instrument cluster. Upon research this is a issue that the internet is flooded with and GM refuses to address the problem. I contacted GM in regards to this issue and they refuse to take responsibility although at a dealethis ship when I went looking around 4 out of the 5 vehicles for sale on the lot had the same cracks in the same places. I need help from NHTSA to resolve this issue before my family is put in danger in the event of a vehicle accident. This crack seemed to occur when the weather got cold, I turned on my heat and the desk immediately cracked. This is flawed equipment and we as consumers should not have to deal with it.
The dashboard has begun to crack and is in the area of the air bags. I am concerned that this has compromised my safety and that of my passenger if there were be a necessity for the airbags to be deployed. Shards of the brittle plastic could puncture the airbags or be projected through the cabin injuring passengers. This is my second Suburban purchased new and with as much as I have spent, I would expect it not to crumble apart in five years or that the company would be apologetic and eager to address the issue. Extremely dissatisfied and unwilling to spend $800 quoted be dealer to replace poor quality dash with the same part that will crumble like the first in four or five years. This will be my last Chevy purchase.
Dash board has developed major cracks, parked in drive way motor mount broke, discovered at inspection engine had to be rebuilt die to excessive oil consumption (covered under warranty) wheels coroded from inside, pitted head, tires leak air as a result purchased as a GM certified vehicle, 32K miles. Had to take back next day due to warped front brake rotors...ant Chevy, sellersville pa.
Dash on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has cracked on the passenger side next to the airbag panel. Dash has also cracked on the driver side above the instrument panel cluster. Concern is that in a car accident where the air bags deploy the dash board May break apart and become shrapnel causing additional injury, permanent disability, or death to the passenger.
Earlier today, the dashboard on my Suburban spontaneously three crackswith no impact whatsoever. One of the cracks runs all the way from the windshield to the top of the dash above the steering wheel. The second crack splits off the first one and is heading toward the driver side window. This occurred while the vehicle was sitting in a parking lot, locked up and with nobody in the vehicle. Prior to this happening, there was no previous sign of cracks of any kind and the vehicle was parked in the shade under a tree for the entire day. In addition, it was a rainy overcast day and the ambient temperature was only about 70 degf.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While checking the brakes and removing one of the tires, the contact noticed that the cross member that held the steering stabilizer bar was rusted completely through on the passenger side near the bolts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (29), 2008 (18), 2011 (18), 2003 (14) and 2010 (13) model years. Body complaints make up 15% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Suburban 1500 body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles; 19% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (57 mentions), followed by the body › door (15).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.