2022 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 64 of 122 complaints (52%) filed against the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, with a median failure mileage of 58,166 miles. A related recall (25V274000) covers the 6.2L V8 engine, though no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.
- Engine complaints
- 64
- 52% of 122
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 58,166 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or dies while driving, sometimes displaying a message to restart the vehicle, with the Auto Start/Stop feature implicated in some cases.
- Engine develops a rough idle, misfire, or vibration accompanied by warning lights (Engine, Traction, ESC) and loss of acceleration.
- Complete engine failure or seizure reported, in some cases with smoke and oil observed on the roadway before the vehicle was towed.
- Owners report abnormal oil consumption, with the engine burning several quarts of oil between changes.
- Engine noise described as rattling, sizzling, or knocking, sometimes paired with an illuminated check engine or air bag light.
- Some owners had the entire engine replaced by the dealer, with new issues (starter, no-start) surfacing shortly after replacement.
When 2022 Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 14, 2023, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
- 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.
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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
- NHTSA lists 64 engine-related complaints out of 122 total complaints for the 2022 Suburban, which is 52% of all complaints for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban engine?
- Yes. Recall 25V274000, reported in April 2025, covers certain 2021-2024 Suburbans with the 6.2L V8 engine; dealers inspect the engine and repair or replace it as needed.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,166 miles for engine issues on the 2022 Suburban.
- Did the engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported engine complaints on the 2022 Suburban.
- How does the 2022 Suburban compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- Engine complaints made up 52% of all complaints in 2022, higher than most earlier years like 2020 (43%) and 2018 (25%), though lower than 2023 (60%) and 2024 (67%).