2013 Chevrolet Suburban structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On the driver side adjacent to the fuel tank, improper drainage for the body frame caused severe rust. Over time the frame of the vehicle becomes a safety hazard and may cause the frame to crack or split resulting in loss of control to the rear of the vehicle.”
filed Jan 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the dashboard had many fractures nearby the air bag enclosure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not…”
filed Feb 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Suburban | 34 | 8% |
| 2014 Suburban | 8 | 14% |
| 2012 Suburban | 23 | 23% |
| 2011 Suburban | 26 | 18% |
| 2010 Suburban | 28 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.