2024 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban, 67% of all 42 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (25V274000) covers the 6.2L V8 engine, with a median failure mileage of 16,600 miles and one reported fire.
- Engine complaints
- 28
- 67% of 42
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 16,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine suddenly shuts down while driving at highway speed, cutting power and throttle response without warning.
- Vehicle loses power and drops into neutral unexpectedly, sometimes displaying a 'conditions not correct for shift' message.
- Owners report bearing failure in the 6.2L engine causing the vehicle to stall and become undriveable.
- Engine catches fire while parked, with flames reaching the windshield in at least one case.
- Owners waiting on the 25V274000 recall repair say replacement parts were not available at dealers for an extended period.
- Accelerator pedal is depressed but the vehicle intermittently fails to accelerate, sometimes followed by sudden slowing.
When 2024 Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 31, 2024, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2024 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 many engine complaints does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints for the 2024 Suburban, which is 67% of all 42 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Suburban engine?
- Yes. Recall 25V274000, reported April 24, 2025, covers the 6.2L V8 engine in the 2021-2024 Suburban and related GM models; dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine as needed.
- At what mileage do 2024 Suburban engine problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 16,600 miles.
- Are the engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records include one fire linked to an engine complaint, though no crashes or injuries are reported among the 28 engine complaints.