2015 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 21 Suburban years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Chevrolet Suburban has 428 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 21 Suburban model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (170 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 21 crashes, 8 fires, 34 injuries, and 2 deaths.
- Complaints
- 428
- Recalls
- 11
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 21 / 8
- Injuries / deaths
- 34 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2015 Chevy Suburban problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes170 (40%)
- Electrical System66 (15%)
- Steering59 (14%)
- Other56 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain47 (11%)
- Engine43 (10%)
- Structure & Body40 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires32 (7%)
- Fuel System27 (6%)
- Airbags11 (3%)
2015 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V289000May 7, 2026Transmission & Powertrain66 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
2015 Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban ranks worst among Suburban model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 428 complaints and 11 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (170 complaints), electrical system (66 complaints), and steering (59 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, most recently reported 2026, covering transmission & powertrain, brakes, steering, and seat belts. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
- EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban at 18 MPG combined (15.5 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.