2011 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Excessive oil consumption. I see this is a common problem on gm vehicles and it affects both my 2011 suburban and 2012 silverado with 5.3 flex fuel engines. The suburban is more noticeable since we use it for long road trips. The truck is mostly city driving. I believe this to be caused by the afm…”
filed Oct 17, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet suburban. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rpms reduced to 0 and the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Additionally, all the doors unlocked and locked and the radio began to turn on and off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and…”
filed Nov 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 18 | 49% |
| 2023 Suburban | 59 | 52% |
| 2022 Suburban | 52 | 49% |
| 2021 Suburban | 76 | 42% |
| 2020 Suburban | 15 | 36% |
| 2019 Suburban | 24 | 32% |
| 2018 Suburban | 18 | 22% |
| 2017 Suburban | 25 | 18% |
| 2016 Suburban | 27 | 12% |
| 2015 Suburban | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 16 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
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.