2022 Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban has a complaint index of 65 and ranks 8th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 122 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive campaigns, with Engine issues making up 52% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 65/100
- #8 of 21 Suburban years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 122
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14.5 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2022 Chevy Suburban problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalling with an illuminated air bag light and a loud rattling noise from the engine.
- Forward collision alert and parking sensor systems failing to activate or missing entirely after an over-the-air software update.
- Complete electrical shutdown while driving, with the vehicle losing all power and stopping in a live traffic lane.
- Telecommunication module malfunctions causing intermittent loss of audio, turn signal sound, and key fob communication.
- Steering wheel heater turning on unexpectedly and becoming hot to the touch without driver input.
- Third-row bench seat missing a center head restraint, raising concern about neck injury risk in a crash.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Suburban a complaint index of 65, ranking 8th worst among 21 model years, which earns a Caution verdict relative to other Suburban years. Engine complaints account for 52% of reports, with a median failure mileage of 55,583 miles.
- What problems does the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- The top problem area is the Engine at 52% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 26% and Electrical System at 18%. NHTSA also logged 4 recalls covering the transmission, engine, electrical body control module, and third-row seat belts.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Suburban: a transmission control module software fix, an engine inspection/repair campaign, a body control module software update, and a third-row seat belt buckle rivet inspection. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Suburban compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 65, the 2022 model ranks 8th worst of 21 years. Years like 2014, 2012, 2013, 2024, and 2025 score better with Best or Good verdicts, while 2015, 2007, and 2021 rank worse with Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The 2022 Suburban gets an EPA-rated 16 mpg combined (14.5 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.