2021 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2021 GMC Yukon
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 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 195 | 327 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,366 | 1,237 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 68,575 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban | GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 85 | 179 |
| Power Train | 36 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 33 | 42 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 28 |
| Stalling | 19 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 31 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 13 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 19 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2021 Chevrolet Suburban
2021 GMC Yukon
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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.