2019 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 38 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban, 49% of its 78 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Common reports include unexpected lurching, jerking, grinding, and slipping gears, with a median failure mileage of 77,000. The listed recall (26V289000) applies to 2026 models, not 2019.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 38
- 49% of 78
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle lurching forward on its own while in park with the emergency brake set and foot on the brake.
- Drivers describe hard jerking or a loud clunk during acceleration, sometimes bringing the vehicle to a near-complete stop in traffic.
- Some report the transmission slipping or grinding during gear shifts, with vibration similar to driving over rumble strips.
- Others describe the RPM climbing without the vehicle accelerating properly, sometimes tied to a catalytic converter replacement that did not fix the issue.
- A few owners report shuddering or misfire-like feelings at lower RPM and speed.
- One owner had the transmission replaced under warranty, but the remanufactured unit still ground and vibrated during shifts.
When 2019 Chevrolet Suburban transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2020, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
- NHTSA lists 38 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Suburban, which is 49% of all 78 complaints filed for that year — the largest share of any model year for this model.
- At what mileage do 2019 Suburban transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 77,000 miles.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The related recall on file (campaign 26V289000) covers 2026 model-year GM trucks and SUVs with four-wheel or all-wheel drive, not the 2019 Suburban.
- What kinds of transmission failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe lurching in park, jerking or clunking during acceleration, grinding or slipping during gear shifts, and RPM increases without corresponding acceleration.
- Did any 2019 Suburban transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 38 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Suburban.