2016 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | 2018 Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 81 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,777 | 1,253 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 42,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 78 | 12 |
| Power Train | 44 | 17 |
| Engine | 27 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 16 |
| Steering | 23 | 8 |
| Suspension | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 1 |
| Wheels | 7 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2016 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.