2013 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 13% of that year's 118 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 55,700. A related recall (14V614000) covers replacement of the chassis electronic module.
- Electrical System complaints
- 15
- 13% of 118
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles stall or lose power while driving, with dashboard lights, gauges, and electrical systems shutting down and the engine sometimes failing to restart.
- Instrument panel warning lights flash on and off while turn signals and hazard lights stop working, sometimes followed by the engine failing to restart.
- Rear liftgate or hatch opens on its own or struggles to rise and fall repeatedly, in one case striking an owner during operation.
- Head lamps and tail lights go dark due to fuse failures, and the problem returns after dealers replace the fuses.
- Doors lock and unlock on their own while driving, and the vehicle later fails to restart after being shut off.
- Owners report the chassis electronic module being identified as the source of stalling and electrical shutdowns, matching the part covered by the recall.
When 2013 Chevrolet Suburban electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 17, 2013, latest Jul 24, 2023.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Suburban, which is 13% of the 118 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 14V614000, reported in 2014, covers replacement of the chassis electronic module on 2013-2014 Suburban and related GM models, free of charge.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to occur on the 2013 Suburban?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 55,700 for electrical system complaints on this model year.
- Did the 2013 Suburban's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires linked to electrical system complaints for the 2013 Suburban, with 0 injuries reported.