2018 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems
No recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. in addition, the contact's husband noticed an abnormal sound and the vehicle independently stopped. the contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. the contact's husband attemp
My husband was driving our 2018 chevy suburban when it suddenly stopped accelerating and he could no longer shift gears. luckily, this happened while he was driving down a gravel road (approx 25-30mph). if he would have been driving at highway speeds, it is likely that he could have lost control of the vehicle. our suburban had no issues to this point and had always run well. we take it in for routine maintenance.
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2018 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while purchasing an aftermarket warranty coverage, the warranty company informed the contact that there was a mileage discrepancy based on the carfax report. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 123,959; however, the carfax report listed the mileage at 129,000 one month prior to the purchase.
Transmission problems 124,994 miles . it's the same defects as the 2019-2025 defects.
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Suburban. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.