2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 118 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,579 | 1,758 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,667 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 66 | 28 |
| Structure | 26 | 23 |
| Engine | 10 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2011 Chevrolet Suburban
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.