2016 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have read reports online of the two thousand sixteen chevy suburban turning off completely while driving.I have experienced this not once not twice.But three times now, with my chevy, suburban. This is a severe safety issue and can lead to death or major financial loss”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“I am reporting a severe and recurring safety defect where my vehicle suffers a complete loss of electrical and engine power while in motion. This happens without warning at various speeds and during various maneuvers, including making turns and driving straight. This has happened over 500 times…”
filed Jan 22, 2026
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% |
| 2015 Suburban | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 16 | 14% |
| 2012 Suburban | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.