How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Suburban, which is 7% of the 220 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban's body or structure?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body issues for the 2016 Suburban.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Suburban is 32,476 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records show 1 injury among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Suburban, with no crashes or fires reported.

How does 2016 compare to other Suburban years for this problem area?

The 2016 Suburban's 16 complaints and 7% share are lower than earlier years like 2010 (43 complaints, 25%) and 2011 (49 complaints, 21%), suggesting this issue was less common in 2016 than in those years.

2016 Chevrolet Suburban Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 7% of its 220 total complaints for the year, with 1 injury and no crashes or fires reported. There are no related recalls tied to this problem area.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 7% of 220
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 32,476 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the roof and body panels coming loose or bowing, accompanied by vibration and wind buffeting noise while driving.
Rear middle seats have unlatched and folded closed on their own, raising concern about passenger safety.
The rear liftgate or power tailgate has closed or opened unexpectedly, in one case with enough force to injure a child.
Owners describe steering wheel popping or cracking noises during low-speed turns, along with water leaking into the cabin near the antenna or windshield corner.
Door appliques have detached or lifted away from the body, and some owners report the vehicle shaking at highway speeds.

When 2016 Chevrolet Suburban body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2016, latest Sep 20, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2016 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 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.

201043 (25%)
201149 (21%)
201224 (24%)
201325 (21%)
201411 (19%)
201540 (9%)
201616 (7%)
20171 (1%)
20181 (1%)
20191 (1%)
20201 (2%)
20215 (3%)
20223 (2%)
20236 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Suburban, which is 7% of the 220 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban's body or structure?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body issues for the 2016 Suburban.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Suburban is 32,476 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records show 1 injury among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Suburban, with no crashes or fires reported.
How does 2016 compare to other Suburban years for this problem area?: The 2016 Suburban's 16 complaints and 7% share are lower than earlier years like 2010 (43 complaints, 25%) and 2011 (49 complaints, 21%), suggesting this issue was less common in 2016 than in those years.