2016 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I was driving 75 mph down the highway my collision alert flashed all my lights turned off, including my headlights and all interior lights as it was dark time and they flashed back on a couple of times until they finally stayed on. I pulled over and as I came to zero, speed, the vehicle…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Suburban | 4 | 10% |
| 2019 Suburban | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 Suburban | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 Suburban | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 Suburban | 59 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Suburban | 3 | 3% |
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.