How common are suspension, wheel, and tire problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?

NHTSA lists 32 complaints in this area for the 2015 Suburban, which is 7% of its 428 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2015 Suburban?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this complaint area for the 2015 Suburban.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 60,500 miles.

Did any suspension or tire problems lead to crashes or fires?

NHTSA data links one crash and one fire to this complaint area for the 2015 Suburban, with no reported injuries.

What kind of suspension problems do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe vibration or shaking at highway speed, uneven tire wear, and shock or steering issues, including one report of the steering wheel seizing during a turn.

2015 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 7% of its 428 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,500. One crash and one fire are linked to this area, but no related recalls exist.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 32; 7% of 428
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report tire and steering wheel vibration in the 40-45 mph range and again at 70-80 mph, sometimes persisting through multiple tire replacements and road-force balancing attempts.
Some drivers describe a buffeting or pressure sensation and loud humming at highway speed that caused dizziness, nausea, or headaches.
Several complaints describe premature or uneven tire wear requiring repeated rotations without resolving the vibration.
One owner reported the steering wheel seizing during a turn along with a stabilizer bar warning light, resulting in a crash into a light pole.
Another owner described losing steering control with an 'action required' dash warning and front suspension bouncing, occurring both while parked and while driving.
Front shocks tied to the magnetic ride system were reported as failing prematurely, with one owner citing the same issue on other vehicles of this model.

When 2015 Chevrolet Suburban suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 25, 2015, latest Jun 7, 2022.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Jun 2022; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Suburban model year

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

200511 (5%)
20063 (5%)
200712 (2%)
20088 (2%)
20094 (2%)
20102 (1%)
20113 (1%)
20126 (6%)
20132 (2%)
20145 (8%)
201532 (7%)
201617 (8%)
20174 (3%)
20185 (6%)
20190 (0%)
20204 (9%)
20216 (3%)
20223 (2%)
20235 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheel, and tire problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?: NHTSA lists 32 complaints in this area for the 2015 Suburban, which is 7% of its 428 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2015 Suburban?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this complaint area for the 2015 Suburban.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 60,500 miles.
Did any suspension or tire problems lead to crashes or fires?: NHTSA data links one crash and one fire to this complaint area for the 2015 Suburban, with no reported injuries.
What kind of suspension problems do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe vibration or shaking at highway speed, uneven tire wear, and shock or steering issues, including one report of the steering wheel seizing during a turn.