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2012 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems

No recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
101complaints
3crashes reported
2fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other38 · 38%
  • Air Bags23 · 23%
  • Structure23 · 23%
  • Engine12 · 12%
  • Electrical System8 · 8%
  • Power Train5 · 5%
  • Wheels4 · 4%
  • Service Brakes3 · 3%
  • Steering3 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)3 · 3%

What owners report

Power TrainCrash

My auto gear shift disingaged from the transmission the car started moving as i was trying to get into the driver seat with driver door catching the tree limbs and opening the door and me holding onto the inside door handle brooke and i fell onto the ground when the car stopped by backing over the curb and hitting another tree. there is a bushing holding the cable to transmission lever and my auto transmission

Air Bags

This is a recall took my 2012 surburban to dealership in leavenworth, ks they had vehicle for two weeks did not fix the airbag that is under recall they stated could not get parts for it. so what is the problem with our government system in place to fix these problems but the gm dealership is not fixing the air bag nor do they call and state they have the parts in stock now???

Structure

My dash on my 2012 suburban cracked within 4 years of its manufactured date and it just keeps getting worse. if there were an accident it is so dry and cracked it will through hard plastic into the driver and passengers. i know of many other same and similar year models that have the same issue. now that there is a passenger-side airbag recall would be the perfect time for gm to step up and fix this obvious flaw.

Structure

Dashboard is cracking. i understand the class action was dismissed. but this is so unfair that the customers have to pay to fix for problem caused by material problem.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SUBURBAN 1500, SUBURBAN 2500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.