2022 Chevrolet Suburban power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just for information purposes, I have been an ASE certified Master automotive technician for 30 years. As I was accelerating onto the highway, my transmission downshifted hard, throwing everything forward. It then went into limp mode with “ses” light on. I was able to drive it home stuck in one…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“I own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban with approximately 115,000 miles. While driving, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly entered limp mode. The transmission lost normal operation, including reverse gear, significantly limiting the vehicle’s ability to operate. The failure…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheelsCampaign 26V085000 · Feb 13, 2026
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 Suburban | 16 | 13% |
| 2021 Suburban | 36 | 19% |
| 2020 Suburban | 10 | 23% |
| 2019 Suburban | 38 | 49% |
| 2018 Suburban | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 Suburban | 39 | 28% |
| 2016 Suburban | 45 | 21% |
| 2015 Suburban | 47 | 11% |
| 2014 Suburban | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Suburban | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 Suburban | 5 | 5% |
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.