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2025 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#10 most-complained of 16 Suburban years

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban has 30 complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 40, ranking it 10th worst out of 16 model years with a "Good" verdict. Engine problems dominate at 53% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,601.5 miles.

Complaints
30
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
16.5
15 city / 19.5 hwy

Top 2025 Chevrolet Suburban problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine16 (53%)
  2. Electrical System6 (20%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain5 (17%)
  4. Other3 (10%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers3 (10%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (7%)
  7. Brakes1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Some 6.2L V8 and 3.0L Duramax engines reportedly fail internally, causing the vehicle to lock up or quit while driving, sometimes near highway speeds.
  • Owners report the main display, driver display, and heads-up display freezing simultaneously while driving, with turn signals going dead until the battery is disconnected.
  • The OnStar module has reportedly defaulted to a malfunctioning state, cutting internet connectivity and affecting safety features.
  • One owner reported a brake system failure where the vehicle could not slow down properly, later diagnosed as a failed master cylinder.
  • The adaptive cruise control has shown a "temporarily unavailable" message tied to a faulty radar sensor that a dealer could not immediately repair.
  • The infotainment system has gone completely dark for some owners, with the issue persisting through multiple dealer visits.
2025 Chevrolet Suburban complaints: complaints filed per month9Mar 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Aug 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2026 (9).

2025 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V304000May 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,457 vehicles

    Wheels:hub

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

    Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

2025 Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
19.5 MPG
Combined
16.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
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.

2025 compared with other Suburban years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid93142416.5
2024Good4742216.5
2025Good4030116.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2025 Suburban has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Suburban years.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2025 Suburban?
Engine issues make up 53% of complaints (16 of 30), with a median failure mileage of 9,601.5 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Does the 2025 Suburban have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2025 Suburban, covering incorrect wheel hub bolts on models with 24-inch wheels; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Suburban compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 40, the 2025 Suburban performs better than years like 2015, 2021, 2022, and 2023, which all carry "Avoid" verdicts with higher indexes.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries reported for the 2025 Suburban?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths reported for the 2025 Suburban.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.