2011 Chevrolet Suburban Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 49 of 235 total complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, or 21% of that year's issues. Dashboard cracking near the airbag area and water leaks into the cabin are the most repeated patterns, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 49
- 21% of 235
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Dashboard cracks form near the passenger airbag panel and above the steering column, sometimes spreading over weeks into multiple cracks.
- Water leaks into the cabin through a body seam below the dash along the firewall, leading to a mold or mildew smell.
- The power tailgate lifts partway, then drops or slams shut unexpectedly, in one case with a loud noise during operation.
- The frame supporting the hitch receiver reportedly failed while towing a trailer, contributing to a loss of control and crash.
- Interior trim pieces such as the passenger armrest have detached from the vehicle during normal driving.
When 2011 Chevrolet Suburban body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 11, 2012, latest Jun 25, 2020.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Suburban model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?
- NHTSA lists 49 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Suburban, which is 21% of the 235 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban's Structure & Body problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Suburban.
- What is the most common Structure & Body issue reported on the 2011 Suburban?
- Owners most often report dashboard cracking near the airbag panel and water leaking into the cabin through a body seam, along with tailgate malfunctions.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2011 Suburban?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Suburban is 63,000 miles.
- Did the 2011 Suburban's Structure & Body issues lead to any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2011 Suburban includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.