The Lemon IndexChevrolet Suburban.
The best Chevrolet Suburban years are 2014, 2010, 2020. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2021. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 91, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2000 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2014.
Compare the Chevrolet Suburban.
Quick answers.
Is the Chevrolet Suburban a good car?
It is about average, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 91; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2014 and the worst is 2015.
What are the best Chevrolet Suburban years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2014, 2010, 2020.
What Chevrolet Suburban years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2015, 2016, 2021.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Suburban have?
140 safety recalls across the 26 model years we track. Most: 2000 (12), 2021 (12), 2015 (11). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Suburban problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name engine, electrical and transmission & drivetrain most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 104 | about average | 153 | tires (24%) | 12 | — | 13–14 |
| 2001 | 133 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 218 | service brakes, hydraulic (13%) | 9 | — | 13–14 |
| 2002 | 106 | about average | 163 | service brakes, hydraulic (26%) | 5 | — | 13–14 |
| 2003 | 108 | about average | 124 | electrical (21%) | 8 | — | 13–14 |
| 2004 | 127 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 136 | electrical (49%) | 7 | — | 14–15 |
| 2005 | 86 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 58 | electrical (34%) | 8 | — | 14–15 |
| 2006 | – | too few complaints to score | 9 | doors, locks & latches (44%) | 3 | — | 13–15 |
| 2007 | 115 | 1.1× the average car's complaints | 85 | electrical (21%) | 4 | — | 14–16 |
| 2008 | 72 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 43 | doors, locks & latches (53%) | 4 | — | 14–16 |
| 2009 | – | too few complaints to score | 14 | stability control (29%) | 5 | — | 16 |
| 2010 | 34 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 17 | visibility (24%) | 4 | — | 14–17 |
| 2011 | 42 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 24 | body structure (50%) | 5 | — | 12–17 |
| 2012 | 40 | 2.5× fewer complaints than average | 22 | electrical (36%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 12–17 |
| 2013 | 45 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 28 | body structure (21%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 12–17 |
| 2014 | 33 | 3× fewer complaints than average | 20 | electrical (15%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 17 |
| 2015 | 355 | 3.5× the average car's complaints | 183 | brakes (33%) | 11 | ★★★★☆ | 18 |
| 2016 | 158 | 1.6× the average car's complaints | 95 | brakes (48%) | 6 | ★★★★☆ | 18–19 |
| 2017 | 88 | 1.1× fewer complaints than average | 53 | brakes (43%) | 5 | ★★★★☆ | 18–19 |
| 2018 | 41 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 25 | brakes (28%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 18–19 |
| 2019 | 43 | 2.3× fewer complaints than average | 24 | transmission & drivetrain (42%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 16–18 |
| 2020 | 35 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 13 | steering (23%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 16–18 |
| 2021 | 142 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 66 | engine (26%) | 12 | ★★★★☆ | 16–23 |
| 2022 | 123 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 77 | engine (49%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 16–23 |
| 2023 | 232 | 2.3× the average car's complaints | 148 | engine (53%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 16–23 |
| 2024 | 108 | about average | 44 | engine (55%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 16–23 |
| 2025 | 87 | 1.1× fewer complaints than average | 31 | engine (45%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 16–23 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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