2013 Chevrolet Suburban Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 21% of its 118 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 39,713. No related recall covers this area, and the complaint share is similar to most other Suburban years except 2015-2016 and later, which are lower.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 25
- 21% of 118
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,713 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Dashboard cracks or splits near the passenger-side airbag, with owners worried the plastic could turn into shrapnel if the airbag deploys.
- Dashboard cracking has occurred anywhere from around 36,000 to 88,789 miles, with one owner reporting it began before 36,000 miles ended and warranty coverage lapsed.
- In one case the dashboard cracked suddenly while driving, accompanied by a loud popping noise.
- Door handles on all four doors have fractured without warning, requiring dealer replacement.
- Third-row seat latch and safety issues were reported as unresolved after multiple repair visits.
When 2013 Chevrolet Suburban body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 30, 2012, latest Jan 3, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 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 the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 21% of the 118 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban's Structure & Body problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Suburban.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically appear on the 2013 Suburban?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints is 39,713 miles.
- What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2013 Suburban?
- Owners most often describe the dashboard cracking or splitting near the passenger-side airbag, along with door handle fractures.
- Are Structure & Body complaints worse for the 2013 Suburban than other years?
- The 2013 Suburban's 21% share is close to the 2010 (25%), 2011 (21%), and 2012 (24%) model years, but higher than later years like 2016 (7%) and beyond.