2022 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
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.
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
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
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | ||||
| 2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Suburban. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.