Recalls · problems · safety

2022 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
122complaints
4crashes reported
1fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

Check recalls for your exact VIN

Most common problems

  • Engine61 · 50%
  • Power Train32 · 26%
  • Electrical System22 · 18%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System12 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other10 · 8%
  • Seat Belts6 · 5%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling4 · 3%
  • Air Bags4 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance3 · 2%
  • Service Brakes2 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

Intermittant slow, jerking when shifting gears. in 4wd rear wheels locked up on right hand turn, sliding through intersection. no warning or failure lights. needs inspection and repair.

Power Train

2022 chevrolet suburban, 3.0l duramax diesel, 10-speed automatic, purchased march 2022, approx. 122,000 miles. in early august 2026 the transmission began shuddering at low speeds. reported to the selling and servicing chevrolet dealer on 08/11/2026 at 118,892 miles. no transmission diagnosis was performed; the dealer's written estimate recommended spark plugs on a diesel engine. the condition worsened. on 09/17/2026

Engine

While towing a light trailer (~3,000 lbs) through the mountains on an interstate, my 2022 suburban with the 6.2 engine suddenly got hot and shut off. there were no symptoms of the engine having any issues, it had been running well the whole trip. the temperature gauge went from normal to very hot in a very short time. i was not able to get it to a pull-off area and was stranded partially in the right lane of the i

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

This problem isn’t just the 6.2l engine. my 22 suburban has the 5.3l and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in april 2026. loud noises and loss of power. towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the same issues as the 6.2l. the dealership only replaced certain components (gears, rods, camshaft etc.) parts replaced and vehicle returned a month later but still loss of power and bad idle. new dealer

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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