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2023 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
142complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine76 · 54%
  • Power Train20 · 14%
  • Electrical System17 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other15 · 11%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling9 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System9 · 6%
  • Structure6 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper6 · 4%
  • Service Brakes6 · 4%
  • Seat Belts4 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System

While driving, the digital driver/instrument display behind the steering wheel went completely black, but the engine continued running and the radio remained on. the vehicle was stopped, turned off and restarted and the display screen came back on. this didn't effect the drivability of the vehicle. in some of the research i've found the cause might be an instrument-cluster software problem or an "instrument cluster

Power Train,Engine

The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet suburban. while the contact’s husband was driving 70-75 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, but the rpms became elevated. the driver shifted transmission into neutral(n), coasted to the side of the road, and the vehicle stalled. a message to “start vehicle” was displayed; however, while on the side of the road, the vehicle failed to turn off. the

Unknown Or Other

Dear chevrolet customer assistance, i am writing to formally report a serious safety incident involving my 2023 chevrolet suburban and to request an investigation by general motors. my vehicle unexpectedly locked while the key fob was still inside the vehicle. most concerning, my baby was also inside the vehicle at the time. i was unable to regain access to the suburban, and because my baby was trapped inside, i ha

Power Train,Engine

Engine locked up, need engine replaced. we already satisfied the recall with the 0w-40 oil update.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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