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2013 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems

No recalls and 118 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
118complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other45 · 38%
  • Air Bags27 · 23%
  • Structure23 · 19%
  • Engine16 · 14%
  • Electrical System13 · 11%
  • Service Brakes8 · 7%
  • Power Train6 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5 · 4%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)5 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 3%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

The dashboard in 2007-2014 gm trucks and subs break apart. these can shatter when in an accident. there is insufficient bracing and supports to keep the dashboards from cracking and coming apart in pieces. only remedy is to replace the dashboard or get an aftermarket cap that may or may not hold during an accident. especially when the airbags is deployed.

Air Bags

The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet suburban. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Structure

On the driver side adjacent to the fuel tank, improper drainage for the body frame caused severe rust. over time the frame of the vehicle becomes a safety hazard and may cause the frame to crack or split resulting in loss of control to the rear of the vehicle.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

Bought 2013 suburban brand new and in 2018, on a trip to the mountains for fall break, the car quit with no warning signs, in the middle of the night. the car would not accelerate when gas pedal was pressed and rpm gauge needle “fluctuated erratically” until car came to a complete stop in the middle of the highway! it was a scary and dangerous situation because it was late at night and we were in the mountains with n

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.