2022 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, 18% of its 122 total complaints, with 1 crash and 3 injuries reported. A related recall (22V903000) covers a body control module software update.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 18% of 122
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 37,224 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of all power and complete stalling while driving on highways at speeds around 55 to 60 mph, sometimes with no warning lights or messages.
- Some describe the vehicle coming to a dead stop in a travel lane, in one case resulting in a rear-end crash from another vehicle.
- Several owners report OnStar and telematics module failures that disable WiFi, navigation, safety communication, and app connectivity.
- Owners describe the Telecommunication Module malfunctioning, causing loss of audio, turn signal and hazard sound, and loss of key fob communication.
- Some report unexplained battery drain requiring a jump start, along with a sizzling sound heard while the vehicle is parked.
When 2022 Chevrolet Suburban electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 27, 2022, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by Suburban model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, making up 18% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Yes. Recall 22V903000, reported December 8, 2022, covers the Electrical System and involves a body control module software update delivered by a dealer or over-the-air, free of charge.
- Are the electrical problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries linked to electrical system complaints on the 2022 Suburban, including reports of the vehicle stalling in a travel lane.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban is 37,224 miles.