2022 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This problem isn’t just the 6.2L engine. My 22 Suburban has the 5.3L and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in April 2026. Loud noises and loss of power. Towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the same issues as the 6.2L. The dealership only replaced certain components…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received an unknown recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and while parked at the dealer, it was determined that there were metal shavings in the oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“I am submitting a safety complaint regarding our 2022 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with the 6.2L L87 engine. The vehicle is subject to GM Product Safety Recall N252494000 / NHTSA Recall 25V-274. Our Suburban underwent GM's required recall inspection, including the Picoscope inspection. The engine passed the inspection…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 22 | 52% |
| 2023 Suburban | 66 | 53% |
| 2021 Suburban | 84 | 43% |
| 2020 Suburban | 17 | 39% |
| 2019 Suburban | 25 | 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% |
| 2012 Suburban | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.