2019 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban, 36% of its 78 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 81,000 miles. There is no related recall listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 28
- 36% of 78
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 81,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine loses power or shuts off while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Owners report sudden rough running followed by complete electrical and starter shutdown after the stabilitrack and check engine lights activate.
- Some describe lifter failure requiring replacement, with the engine failing again months later.
- Transmission slipping, jerking, or sudden loss of drive is reported alongside engine complaints, occasionally at high speed.
- A radiator weld failure near 50,000 miles was reported, which the owner was told is common across similar GM trucks and SUVs.
- One owner reports engine failure attributed to bearing wear, requiring a rebuild or replacement.
When 2019 Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 6, 2019, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Suburban model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
- NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 36% of the 78 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban engine?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 81,000 miles.
- Were there any injuries or crashes linked to engine issues?
- Among the complaints filed for the 2019 Suburban overall, NHTSA records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.