2022 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
65/100
#8 most-complained of 21 Suburban years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban has 122 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #8 highest of 21 Suburban model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (64 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 122
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14.5 city / 20 hwy
Top 2022 Chevy Suburban problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine64 (52%)
- Transmission & Powertrain32 (26%)
- Electrical System22 (18%)
- Fuel System13 (11%)
- Other10 (8%)
- Seat Belts6 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (4%)
- Airbags4 (3%)
- Brakes3 (2%)
- Structure & Body3 (2%)
2022 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V085000Feb 13, 2026Transmission & Powertrain43,743 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
- NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
2022 Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban ranks #8 of 21 among Suburban model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 122 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (64 complaints), transmission & powertrain (32 complaints), and electrical system (22 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 55,583 miles.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, most recently reported 2026, covering transmission & powertrain, engine, electrical system, and seat belts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
- EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban at 16 MPG combined (14.5 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.