Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% | 27,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% | 36,000 miles |
| 2015 | 34 | 8% | 50,000 miles |
| 2014 | 8 | 14% | 72,000 miles |
| 2013 | 23 | 19% | 40,000 miles |
| 2012 | 23 | 23% | 67,000 miles |
| 2011 | 26 | 18% | 58,000 miles |
| 2010 | 28 | 24% | 78,000 miles |
| 2009 | 11 | 10% | 80,000 miles |
| 2008 | 30 | 14% | 80,000 miles |
| 2007 | 42 | 14% | 70,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 22% | 93,000 miles |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% | 95,000 miles |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% | 238,000 miles |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% | 76,000 miles |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% | 216,000 miles |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% | 71,000 miles |
| 2000 | 16 | 6% | 79,000 miles |
| 1999 | 20 | 3% | 107,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% | — |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% | 155,000 miles |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% | — |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% | 53,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was driving down the road at roughly 30 mph when my fuel tank dropped. The front fuel tank strap fell off and the bolt was gone. The fuel tank drug on the road, which prompted me to stop driving. There are scrapes on the front of the fuel tank and the strap was bent. This is a huge safety concern because had the fuel tank cracked or fell off completely this could have caused a fire. Had we been traveling at higher speeds, this could have been a very serious accident. The potential for gasoline or diesel to ignite was absolutely present. It could cause a fire or even an explosion, potentially injuring occupants and causing damage to the vehicle. I was travelling with my kids and mom, so the risk of injury to multiple people was present. The manufacturers only response so far is that it was not an open recall issue so it is not covered. No warning lights came on when this happened.
OEM Running boards, non powered. It is available for inspection. The running boards are slippery evetime they are wet. Does not matter what shoes you have. I have slipped 4 times since owned the vehicle and even broke the interior panel of my driver side door in 2023 which lead to a$500 repair bill. My wife and I both slipped today (1/26/26) and bruised pretty bad. Kids have also slipped in the past. No, it was not inspected or reproduced but dealer did say its a common problem they see with the OEM running boards. No, it was not inspected by the dealer. No warning lamps since it is a non powered part.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a rattling sound coming from the rear of the driver's door. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the exterior trim on the front driver's door had started to detach and was loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the exterior trim on the front driver's door had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
2016 Chevrolet Suburban the roof is coming lose form the roof bows. There is a bad vibration throughout the whole vehicle causing it to wonder the road. There is a wind buffering noise in the vehicle that is causing me severe headaches and ears to pop. It is also affecting my children as they cry more than normal when we go for rides in this vehicle. The wind buffering noise is affecting my health and well being. The rear end is making noise in my vehicle. My dash is rattling extremely bad and a piece fell out of the bottom of the dash and hit my 2 year old daughter on the head as she was laying in the floorboard while parked at a softball practice. The piece that fell out and hit her on the head did not even belong in the dash to begin with. The vehicle feels like all four tires are out of balance. …
The contact owns 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw rust on the frame and saw horizontal lines that became progressively worse over time. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that wax could be added to the rust spot and that the repair would be out-of-pocket because the failure was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-255 (Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,481.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the rear liftgate failed to close. The fire department removed the hydraulic shock to close the rear liftgate. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
There is a technical service bulletin published (15-NA-082) that is the result of insufficient welds between the bracket and frame rail that hold the sway bar on the models listed in the TSB. Recently while on a road trip we experienced heavy (almost uncontrollable) truck swaying while on the high way. I now have to find someone with welding experience in order to fix this problem because I am concerned about the safety of my family driving this vehicle with this condition. Please consider a recall for this condition.
Dashboard is cracking and non-repairable. My research finds that this issue has happened to a vast number of 2007-2014 GM vehicles, that dealerships and GM are refusing to fix the dashboards, and that the dashboards continue to break down, creating more potential for hazard.
Related recalls (3)
Structure
Certain pickup truck, van, and Mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds May not be to specification.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began February 17, 2003.
Structure › Body
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Suburban years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (42), 2015 (34), 2008 (30), 2010 (28) and 2011 (26) model years. Body complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Suburban body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 03V-094 (structure, Mar 7, 2003); 03V-037 (hinge and attachments, Feb 6, 2003); 00V-343 (body, Oct 25, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Suburban body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 71,000 miles; 32% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (207 mentions), followed by the body › door (57).
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.