2012 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission failure< 150,000 miles!! Well maintained. Left us stranded on off ramp I-78.!!! Cracked dash electrical problem. Check engine light.”
filed Mar 1, 2021
“The engine is burning an excessive amount of oil. No leaks visible, in or under the engine. On saturday , I just added 3.5 quarts of oil with 700 miles left before the next oil change.”
filed Mar 30, 2017
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 2012 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.