The Lemon Index2024 Chevrolet Suburban.
The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban is so far about average by owner complaints: 44 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 108, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 16 to 23 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Suburban year is 2014.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 44 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Suburban year. 2024 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 4K to 27K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- engine 2025
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Government investigations
- OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026
- OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure2025
- ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026
- ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The vehicle would jerk when changing gears and would have a rattle and vibration when accelerating.
2024 Chevrolet Suburban owner · NHTSA complaint 11735937
More owner reports
Radiator was cracked and leaking at 42,000 miles. GM is well aware of the known failure, but has failed to issue a recall
NHTSA complaint 11769488
Upon stepping on brakes, the car shifts into Neutral and says âpress start Button again.â This happened to me 2x now.
NHTSA complaint 11723167
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 108; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Suburban year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (55%), transmission & drivetrain (16%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?
1 safety recall (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban get?
16 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Suburban year is better than the 2024?
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