2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“3.0 Duramax engine failure at 5900 miles. Apparently is from the known thrust bearing issue. MIL, CEL, TCM illuminated. Failure occurred at 60 mph during rush hour traffic. Engine is being replaced under warranty. GM should issue recall for the affected lot of this engine.”
filed May 18, 2026
“3.0 Duramax, thrust bearing engine failure. Less than 6000 miles on vehicle. Driving at 60 mph when vehicle went into major limp mode. Had TCM, Charging and coolant lights illuminate. GM is replacing engine under warranty. Indicated there was approximately a 2 week engine production window where…”
filed May 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Suburban 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Suburban 1500 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 Suburban 1500 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 Suburban 1500 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Suburban 1500 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.