The Lemon Index2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 17 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 34, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about visibility, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 14 to 17 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Suburban year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 175 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Suburban year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 51K to 117K miles on the car (113 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 59K–118K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 52K–96K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2010
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1541 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation,…
- Hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack
- Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Gm replacement mirror will shake/flutter on right side the part only functioned properly for 2 days.
2010 Chevrolet Suburban owner · NHTSA complaint 10373344
More owner reports
Right out side mirror shakes/ flutters when going down.
NHTSA complaint 10371864
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 34; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Suburban year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are visibility (24%), speed control (18%) and wheels (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban get?
14 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Suburban problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,500 and 117,200 miles. The middle report was at 80,200 miles, from 113 complaints.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Suburban year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works