2021 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2021 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 195 | 232 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,366 | 141 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 46,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 110 |
| Engine | 85 | 55 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4 |
| Visibility | 0 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 33 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 8 |
| Stalling | 19 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 11 |
2021 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.