2024 Chevrolet Suburban Problems & Complaints

Use caution1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Suburban at the same age

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 1.5× as many as a typical Suburban model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (30 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

44complaints
1recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Chevrolet Suburban problems

  • Engine & cooling~17,000 miles
    3068%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~23,000 miles
    716%
  • Brakes~17,000 miles
    511%
  • Electrical system~5,000 miles
    49%
  • Other / not specified
    37%
  • Driver assistance
    37%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    25%
  • Lights~0 miles
    12%
  • Air bags
    12%
  • Body & structure
    12%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    12%
  • Steering~58,000 miles
    12%
  • Wheels & tires
    12%

Share of the 44 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Suburban complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24457360414201634282440286301204129232922131061171481011185943122014284784420012413144
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Suburban. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Suburban years: 2014, 2009, 2020. Years to avoid: 2015, 2021, 2023, 2022, 2024. Compare all years →

2024 Chevrolet Suburban recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 25V-274 · Apr 24, 2025 · 597,571 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the…

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban:

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

NHTSA investigation RQ26001 · opened Jan 16, 2026 · closed Aug 20, 2026

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement.

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

NHTSA investigation PE25001 · opened Jan 16, 2025 · closed Oct 23, 2025 · led to recall 25V-274

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM's full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine.

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

NHTSA investigation EA26005 · opened Aug 20, 2026 · open

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement.

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

NHTSA investigation EA25007 · opened Oct 23, 2025 · open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274.

What 2024 Chevrolet Suburban owners say

Engine & cooling all 30 →

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while driving with her grandchildren inside the vehicle. The brake failure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and coasted and slowed down, and the contact shifted into park(P). The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,600.

17,000 miles · Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle intermittently failed to accelerate as intended before slamming into gear. The local dealer was contacted. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4,000 miles · Jun 2024

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The sound became significantly louder while driving. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle felt like the rear wheels would lock up. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked while reversing, causing the vehicle to jerk abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with rear axle failure. The dealer determined that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The private warranty company declined to cover the repair unless the rear axle had completely failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and declined to cover the repair because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. …

23,000 miles · Sep 2024

The vehicle only has ~39,000 miles on it and the transmission went out and the car is not drivable. The dealership said it is a faulty valve body and that the part is on national back order and could take 2 to 6 months or even longer to get the part before they can start work.

Aug 2025

Brakes

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended while driving with her grandchildren inside the vehicle. The brake failure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and coasted and slowed down, and the contact shifted into park(P). The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,600.

17,000 miles · Oct 2025

i pulled on to the road and i heard a loud knocking and my vehicle started skipping and wouldn't go. the lights on the dash lit up and said, "brake failure" and "emergency brake failure" and i had no brakes. I managed to coast into a parking lot. The engine light was on. I turned the vehicle off and waited about 5 minutes and turned it back on, The engine light remained. The first time this happened I was going down the road and the vehicle started sputtering, the emergency brake light came on the dash and the car shut off. It has a rough idle when you start it. I am terrified of this car. I have grandbabies in the car with me, Had i been on the highway either time i would have caused a terrible accident. The dealer says they can't get the car to do it so they can't fix anything. It has happened twice so you know it will again.

Oct 2025

2024 Chevrolet Suburban engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel10-speed automaticRWD21 / 27 / 23
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel10-speed automatic4WD20 / 26 / 22
5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automaticRWD15 / 20 / 17
6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automaticRWD14 / 20 / 16
5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automatic4WD15 / 18 / 16
6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic4WD14 / 18 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban a good car?

Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Suburban rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Suburban at the same age. It is one of the Suburban years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?

The engine & cooling — 30 complaints, 68% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (7) and brakes (5).

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?

There is 1 recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban, the most recent from April 24, 2025 (hard parts internal/mechanical). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2009 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015, 2021, 2023, 2022 and 2024. See the full Chevrolet Suburban years comparison.

At what mileage do 2024 Chevrolet Suburban problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 17,000 miles; 86% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.