2023 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, 12% of its 142 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 2,500 miles. A related recall (campaign 22V903000) covers body control module software on this and other GM models.
- Electrical System complaints
- 17
- 12% of 142
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 2,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Multiple warning messages appear together for ESC, steering column, and collision/traction systems, sometimes with the engine light on.
- Headlights and automatic wipers momentarily shut off together while driving at night in rain, then resume normal operation after a few seconds.
- The OnStar telecom module fails, disabling connected safety features, with some owners reporting it stays on backorder for months.
- The vehicle randomly shuts off at highway speed, killing all interior and exterior lights and the engine, requiring a restart; some owners report this happening multiple times on one trip.
- The instrument panel loses electrical power and stops displaying information while the vehicle keeps moving, then returns to normal before recurring.
- The dash shows a 'Key Not Found' message and the vehicle refuses to start despite fresh batteries in both key fobs, an issue that owners say worsened over time.
When 2023 Chevrolet Suburban electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 24, 2023, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 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 complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?
- NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Suburban, which is 12% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Yes. Recall campaign 22V903000 covers the Electrical System and involves a body control module software update, applied by a dealer or over the air, at no charge.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2023 Suburban?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2023 Suburban is 2,500 miles.
- Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Suburban shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- Does the recall require owners to stop driving the vehicle?
- No. The recall notice does not mark the vehicle as do-not-drive or park-outside; the remedy is a software update.