2023 Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 Chevrolet Suburban ranks 4th worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 85 and 142 complaints, mostly engine-related. It carries 4 recalls covering engine, brakes, suspension and electrical systems, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other Suburban years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Suburban years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 142
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 15 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2023 Chevy Suburban problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine85 (60%)
- Transmission & Powertrain20 (14%)
- Electrical System17 (12%)
- Other15 (11%)
- Fuel System9 (6%)
- Brakes7 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (4%)
- Structure & Body6 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine shutting off without warning while driving at highway speed, causing loss of power steering.
- Others describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into neutral while slowing down.
- Owners report the front, rear, and 360-degree camera system intermittently failing, with restarts not restoring function.
- Some describe the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to stop immediately or unexpectedly accelerating instead.
- Owners report headlights and automatic wipers cutting out simultaneously at night in rain before resuming normal operation.
- Some describe the dashboard displaying multiple false warnings for the ESC, steering column, and collision systems along with an engine light.
2023 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
- NHTSA 23V642000Sep 20, 2023Suspension, Wheels & Tires189 vehicles
Suspension:rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
2023 Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Diesel
- 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.
2023 compared with other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Suburban has a complaint index of 85, the 4th worst among 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Suburban years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?
- NHTSA data shows engine issues make up 60% of complaints (85 of 142), followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 14% and electrical system issues at 12%.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Suburban, covering the 6.2L V8 engine, the electronic brake control module, rear suspension outer control arm bolts, and body control module software.
- At what mileage do 2023 Suburban engine problems appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 47,000 miles at the time engine problems were reported.
- How does the 2023 Suburban compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 85, the 2023 Suburban ranks worse than most other years; only the 2015 (100), 2007 (95), and 2021 (90) score higher, while years like 2014, 2013, and 2012 earned Best verdicts with much lower indexes.