2024 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On May 2, 2026, while the vehicle was in operation, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. At the time of failure, the instrument panel remained illuminated; however, the vehicle would not restart. In an effort to resolve the issue, the battery was replaced, but this did not correct the…”
filed May 12, 2026
“Complete and sudden failure of the L87 V8 engine at 70 mph on the highway. Had to maneuver to the right shoulder and coast to a stop. Engine was seized and would not restart. Waited 4 hours on a dangerous highway for a tow truck which took the Chevy Suburban 200 miles to my home Chevrolet…”
filed Mar 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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 2024 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.