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2015 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 6% of its 428 total complaints for the year, including one fire and no crashes or injuries. The median mileage at failure was 50,750 miles, and no related recall is listed in this data.

Fuel System complaints
27
6% of 428
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong gasoline odor around the vehicle, sometimes traced to a fuel line rubbing a hole against the frame near the fuel tank.
  • Multiple owners describe fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank or from a pressurized fuel line located above the tank, sometimes pooling under the vehicle.
  • Some owners report the tighten gas cap and check engine warning lights coming on repeatedly even without recent refueling.
  • Several owners describe a shudder or hesitation at startup along with visible fuel leakage under the driver's seat or drive area.
  • One owner reports the dealer diagnosed a cracked plastic fuel tank tube that needed replacement but was unavailable, with no notification of any recall.
  • One owner reports an intermittent high-pressure fuel pump leak triggering the check engine light, noting a recall bulletin for similar model-year vehicles that the dealer did not apply to this repair.

When 2015 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2015, latest Apr 21, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2015Sep 2015Jun 2018Oct 2019Mar 2021Sep 2021Apr 2022Jan 2024
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2018 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Suburban model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200513 (6%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 200718 (4%)
  4. 20089 (3%)
  5. 20098 (5%)
  6. 20103 (2%)
  7. 20119 (4%)
  8. 20122 (2%)
  9. 20135 (4%)
  10. 20142 (3%)
  11. 201527 (6%)
  12. 20165 (2%)
  13. 20176 (4%)
  14. 20183 (4%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20203 (7%)
  17. 202132 (16%)
  18. 202213 (11%)
  19. 20239 (6%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban have?
NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 6% of the 428 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
This data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System category on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, though some owners mention a bulletin covering similar model years.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2015 Suburban?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Suburban is 50,750 miles.
Are fuel system issues on the 2015 Suburban dangerous?
Among the 27 fuel system complaints, NHTSA records one fire and no crashes or injuries.
How does the 2015 Suburban compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2015 Suburban's 6% share of complaints tied to the fuel system is higher than most nearby years like 2014 (3%) and 2016 (2%), though the 2021 model year reported a higher 16% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.