2025 Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban has a complaint index of 25, ranking 16th out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 30 complaints and 1 recall, with the engine as the top problem area at 53% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 Suburban years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 15 city / 19.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Chevy Suburban problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine16 (53%)
- Electrical System6 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (17%)
- Other3 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (7%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engines, including the 6.2L V8 and 3.0L Duramax, have failed or locked up, sometimes leaving the vehicle undrivable and requiring dealer replacement parts.
- Some owners report sudden acceleration loss on the highway paired with a transmission code warning shortly after purchase.
- Infotainment and driver display screens have frozen mid-drive, killing the speedometer and turn signals until the battery is disconnected.
- The OnStar module has failed to power on for some owners, cutting off connected safety features.
- A brake system failure was traced to a failed master cylinder, causing intermittent loss of stopping power.
- The adaptive cruise control has gone offline due to a faulty radar sensor that some dealers were unable to repair.
2025 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V304000May 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,457 vehicles
Wheels:hub
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 25 for the 2025 Suburban, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Suburban model years. It ranks 16th worst out of 21 years tracked, meaning most other years have more reported problems.
- What is the most common problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The engine is the top problem area, accounting for 53% of complaints (16 of 30), with a median failure mileage of 9,601.5 miles. Electrical system issues follow at 20%.
- Does the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2025 Suburban, covering incorrectly installed 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 bad years like 2015 or 2021?
- The 2015 Suburban has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, and 2021 sits at 90 with an Avoid verdict, both far higher than the 2025 model's index of 25.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban?
- EPA rates the 2025 Suburban at 16.5 mpg combined (15 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.