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2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 27 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 410 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 | 5 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | 12 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 | 19 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 22 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 23 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 27 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine1442.4%
- Electrical515.2%
- Powertrain (other)515.2%
- Driver assistance412.1%
- Exterior lighting26.1%
- Visibility26.1%
- Brakes13.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
3.0 Duramax engine failure at 5900 miles. Apparently is from the known thrust bearing issue. MIL, CEL, TCM illuminated. Failure occurred at 60 mph during rush hour traffic. Engine is being replaced under warranty. GM should issue recall for the affected lot of this engine.
- NHTSA ID
- 11738649
- Incident
- May 8, 2026
3.0 Duramax, thrust bearing engine failure. Less than 6000 miles on vehicle. Driving at 60 mph when vehicle went into major limp mode. Had TCM, Charging and coolant lights illuminate. GM is replacing engine under warranty. Indicated there was approximately a 2 week engine production window where this issue is being traced back to. GM should issue recall if they know the extent of condition and the cause(s).
- NHTSA ID
- 11738369
- Incident
- May 8, 2026
2025 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HIGH COUNTRY. Vehicle is parked in my garage. Went out in the AM and the engine only cranks, will not start. Called On Star for roadside assistance. Sent a tow truck, the vehicle could not be towed due to the electronic transmission. There is no way for an owner to place the transmission in neutral. Vehicle is stuck in my garage. GM customer service referred me back to roadside assistance who for the second time stated that they could not help me. This is a serious issue. The fact that the transmission can NOT be shifted into neutral unless the engine is running is a very serious safety concern.Called GM helpline a second time. They said that I should call for a tow on my own. Waiting for the selling dealer to call me back. Vehicle is currently stuck in my garage and GM does not care.
- NHTSA ID
- 11732473
- Incident
- Apr 20, 2026
Car was parked (in covered area) when back window shattered sometime after 12pm. Car had not been driven in two days and outdoor temperature started at 62 that morning so there were not extreme temperature changes as at the time the window shattered, it was approximately 75 degrees. No apparent reason for breakage as we live in a secluded area and were nearby outside enjoying the day.
- NHTSA ID
- 11732217
- Incident
- Apr 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a yellow triangle warning icon was displayed, and a message to "Please Add Oil" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a broken part and oil was leaking oil onto the oil filter. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that approximately 1,000 miles later, the same triangle icon was displayed and with the same message displayed while driving. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that approximately 1,000 miles later; while driving at an undisclosed speed, the same triangle warning icon and the message were displayed with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle was consuming engine oil, and the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired, but the check engine warning light illuminated again, and the contact became aware that there was no oil in the oil pan. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,203.
- NHTSA ID
- 11723231
- Incident
- Sep 20, 2025
- Mileage
- 2,203 mi
Driving on Highway at approx 70mph, lost propulsion and speedometer went to 0. Came back after approx. 5 seconds. After exiting highway and stopping, clear knocking/clanging noise from engine. GM states full engine replacement needed. This is a 2025 6.2 V8, thought these issues were fixed?
- NHTSA ID
- 11720174
- Incident
- Feb 14, 2026
Purchased a brand new vehicle on 23Dec2025 (evening) and then drove it home and parked it in my garage. Vehicle was in my garage at 64 miles on the odometer. Vehicle started smoking and the transmission cooler line had the catastrophic failure spilling oil all over the street, driveway, and garage. It was towed from my garage to the selling dealer (Walser Polar Chevrolet in White Bear Lake, MN) on 24Dec2025. Service center confirmed a manufacturing defect in the transmission cooler line from the factory.
- NHTSA ID
- 11718424
- Incident
- Dec 23, 2025
We have 8,625 miles on our 2025 Suburban. We were going down the highway when began to hear a unfamiliar noise. We pulled over into an error to inspect and didn't notice anything under the vehicle, which we thought might have cause the noise. We put into drive and went less than an 1/8 of a mile and our suburban lost acceleration and stopped. It would not start and couldn't not be moved, until roadside assistance took it to a Chevrolet dealership. The dealer stated the engine seized up and needs to be replaced. We were fortunate we were not going any more than 20 miles per hour and were not on a major highway.
- NHTSA ID
- 11715045
- Incident
- Jan 31, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician on the a potential cause for Buzz/rattle/vibration/ from the passenger side when the vehicle is under light load, with a 3.0L LZ0 Engine. It also addresses the potential for a slow/no crank or not charging.
This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
• Improves transmission diagnostic software. • Reduces unnecessary check engine light activations.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 52.6 |
| 2025Viewing | 27 | 1 | 0 | 43.9 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 37.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 43.2 |
| 2010 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 35.3 |
| 2009 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 |
| 2008 | 101 | 0 | 2 | 40.3 |
| 2007 | 190 | 0 | 2 | 46.6 |
| 2006 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 45.9 |
| 2005 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 37.1 |
| 2004 | 182 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 |
| 2003 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 37.8 |
| 2002 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 38.7 |
| 2001 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 45.8 |
| 2000 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 46.8 |
| 1999 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 38.2 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.