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2021 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems

12 recalls and 199 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

12recalls
199complaints
6crashes reported
1fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine86 · 43%
  • Power Train36 · 18%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System22 · 11%
  • Electrical System17 · 9%
  • Unknown Or Other13 · 7%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance11 · 6%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling10 · 5%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)9 · 5%
  • Service Brakes8 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting7 · 4%

What owners report

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light flashing. there was a rumbling sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle started shaking. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. the

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2021 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the radio display screen was blank. additionally, the vehicle turned on and off independently, the doors locked and unlocked independently, and the liftgate closed independently. the contact stated that the power running board failed to operate as needed and failed to activate on the front driver’s and passenger’s sides of the v

Engine

The contact owns a 2021 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. the vehicle went into limp mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the nearest dealer in limp mode. a diagnostic test was performed, and the mechanic discovered that the right engine lifter was damaged; however, 10 days later, t

Engine

Our chevy suburban high country suffered sudden engine failure resulting in the vehicle to shake and smoke while driving on a busy intersection. the dealership diagnosed internal engine mechanical failure at only 46,000 miles. i believe this is directly tied to the known gm 6.2 l87 engine issues.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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