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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (1990–2024) — Technical Guide, Fault Codes & Maintenance
Built 1990–2024 · all production years covered on this single page
6.2L V8 L87 • Gasoline
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Every figure on this Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) uses ACDelco dexos1 0W-20 engine oil. Its battery is group H8 (BCI), rated at 900A cold-cranking amps. It is powered by a 6.2L V8 L87 engine. Its OEM tyre size is 215/55 R16. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
Common problems
Common repairs
Fluids & lubricants
Battery
Fault codes (OBD2)
Dashboard lights
Parts comparator
Accessories & tools
Tyres
Recalls & TSB
Complaints
Workshops nearby
COMMON PROBLEMS
Engine overheatingFREQUENT
Engine temperature over limits — check coolant level, thermostat and radiator.
Related codes: P0217
Oil pressure sensor: low signalFREQUENT
ECU detects insufficient oil pressure — check oil level and sensor.
Related codes: P0522
Insufficient oil pressureFREQUENT
Oil pressure below critical threshold — stop the engine and check immediately.
Related codes: P0524
Engine control module (PCM) faultFREQUENT
Faulty ECU processor — requires specialist workshop diagnosis.
Related codes: P0606
Throttle actuatorFREQUENT
Throttle actuator motor circuit open — loss of throttle response.
Related codes: P2100
COMMON REPAIRS
Front brake pads
Difficulty: Medium
1.3h
€91 – €117
Rear brake pads
Difficulty: Medium
1.4h
€98 – €125
Engine oil change
Difficulty: Easy
0.5h
€35 – €45
ABS Module
Difficulty: Hard
2.5h
€175 – €225
AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS
Prices may vary by area and workshop.
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
OFFICIAL LABOUR TIMES (OLP)
Standard labour hours from a database of 6.6M+ real shop operations, with an indicative labour-cost estimate for your country.
Brakes8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| ABS Module | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| ABS Pump | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| ABS Tone Ring | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front | 1.3h | € 58–€ 97 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear | 1.3h | € 58–€ 97 |
| Brake Bleed - All Four | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Brake Booster | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| Brake Booster Check Valve | 0.4h | € 18–€ 30 |
Cooling8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Bypass Pipe | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Coolant Flush | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Coolant Reservoir | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Cooling Fan Assembly | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Cooling Fan Clutch | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Cooling Fan Motor | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Cooling Fan Relay | 0.5h | € 22–€ 37 |
Electrical8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag - Driver | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Airbag - Passenger | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Airbag - Side | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| Airbag Module/Computer | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Alternator | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Alternator Belt | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Amplifier | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Antenna | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
Engine8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Boost Pressure Sensor | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Camshaft Position Sensor | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Camshaft R&R | 12.8h | € 576–€ 960 |
| Connecting Rod Bearings | 24.0h | € 1080–€ 1800 |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Crankshaft R&R | 32.0h | € 1440–€ 2400 |
| Cylinder Head R&R | 9.6h | € 432–€ 720 |
| Cylinder Head Resurface | 12.8h | € 576–€ 960 |
Exhaust8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Injection Check Valve | 1.3h | € 58–€ 97 |
| Catalytic Converter - California | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Catalytic Converter - Direct Fit | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Catalytic Converter - Universal | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| DEF Injector | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| DEF Tank | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| DPF Delete Pipe | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| Diesel Particulate Filter | 4.8h | € 216–€ 360 |
Fuel system8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Canister | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| EVAP Purge Valve | 1.3h | € 58–€ 97 |
| EVAP Vent Valve | 1.3h | € 58–€ 97 |
| Fuel Cap | 0.2h | € 9–€ 15 |
| Fuel Filler Neck | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Fuel Filter | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Fuel Filter - In-Tank | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| Fuel Injector - Single | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
HVAC8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| AC Accumulator | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| AC Clutch Coil | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| AC Compressor | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| AC Compressor Clutch | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| AC Compressor Oil Add | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| AC Condenser | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| AC Evaporator | 9.6h | € 432–€ 720 |
| AC Expansion Valve (TXV) | 6.4h | € 288–€ 480 |
Steering8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Center Link/Drag Link | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Electric Power Steering Module | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Electric Power Steering Motor | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| Idler Arm | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Pitman Arm | 1.9h | € 85–€ 142 |
| Power Steering Fluid Flush | 0.8h | € 36–€ 60 |
| Power Steering Gear Box | 5.6h | € 251–€ 420 |
| Power Steering Hose - High Pressure | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
Suspension8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Line | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Air Spring/Air Bag | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Air Suspension Compressor | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Air Suspension Height Sensor | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Air Suspension Valve Block | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| Ball Joint - Lower | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| Ball Joint - Upper | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Ball Joints - Upper and Lower | 4.8h | € 216–€ 360 |
Transmission8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kickdown Cable | 1.3h | € 58–€ 97 |
| Neutral Safety Switch | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Overdrive Solenoid | 3.2h | € 144–€ 240 |
| Shift Cable | 2.4h | € 108–€ 180 |
| Shift Linkage | 1.6h | € 72–€ 120 |
| Shift Solenoid - Single | 4.1h | € 184–€ 307 |
| Shift Solenoids - All | 9.0h | € 405–€ 675 |
| Torque Converter | 6.9h | € 310–€ 517 |
WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY
Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.
🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
📋 RECALLS & TSB (60)
NHTSA 14V152000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines
Date: 31/03/2014
General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 …
NHTSA 14V827000
Electrical System › Ignition
Date: 30/12/2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock …
NHTSA 00V345000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Date: 30/10/2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING CONTACT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF C…
NHTSA 05V379000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Date: 29/08/2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS…
NHTSA 08V441000
Electrical System
Date: 28/08/2008
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPP…
NHTSA 16V256000
Suspension › Front › Control Arm
Date: 28/04/2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate we…
NHTSA 03V159000
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Date: 28/04/2003
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
NHTSA 14V374000
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Date: 27/06/2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to ne…
NHTSA 00V122000
Seat Belts › Front › Webbing
Date: 27/04/2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
NHTSA 22V036000
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Date: 27/01/2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in…
NHTSA 03V019000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Date: 27/01/2003
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VEHICLES, DURING A 30 DEGREE LEFT ANGLE FRONTAL IMPACT OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY, A TEAR COULD DEVELOP IN THE MID-FRAME CROSS MEMBER AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE LEFT FRAME RAIL. IF THE MID-FRAME CROSS MEMBER TEARS DURING FRONTAL IMP…
NHTSA 18V673000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 26/09/2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the ret…
NHTSA 95V139000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Date: 26/07/1995
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
NHTSA 20V735000
Seats
Date: 25/11/2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled aft…
NHTSA 00V343000
Structure › Body
Date: 25/10/2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.
NHTSA 95V140000
Air Bags
Date: 25/07/1995
THE VEHICLES HAVE BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
NHTSA 21V115000
Tires
Date: 25/02/2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and …
NHTSA 24V797000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software
Date: 24/10/2024
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control val…
NHTSA 19V761000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
Date: 24/10/2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, whil…
NHTSA 25V274000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Date: 24/04/2025
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may …
NHTSA 20V811000
Seat Belts
Date: 23/12/2020
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles…
NHTSA 21V739000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
Date: 23/09/2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the eng…
NHTSA 14V451000
Air Bags › Side/Window
Date: 23/07/2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014. The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced a…
NHTSA 06E026000
Exterior Lighting
Date: 23/03/2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,…
NHTSA 05V163000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 22/04/2005
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE …
NHTSA 12V112000
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Date: 22/03/2012
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE.
NHTSA 19V837000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 21/11/2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel sy…
NHTSA 23V642000
Suspension › Rear
Date: 20/09/2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
NHTSA 06E043000
Fuel System, Gasoline
Date: 19/05/2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LI…
NHTSA 21V190000
Seat Belts
Date: 18/03/2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechani…
NHTSA 05V103000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
Date: 18/03/2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD RETAINER MAY BE MISSING. IF THE RETAINER IS MISSING, THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
NHTSA 20V792000
Seat Belts
Date: 17/12/2020
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secu…
NHTSA 21V455000
Steering › Steering Control Module
Date: 17/06/2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
NHTSA 01V159000
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
Date: 17/05/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT …
NHTSA 98V033000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor
Date: 17/02/1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA 93V187000
Seats
Date: 16/11/1993
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
NHTSA 95V026000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines
Date: 16/02/1995
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
NHTSA 05V155000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 14/04/2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA 92V056000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
Date: 14/04/1992
THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
NHTSA 05V055000
Power Train › Manual Transmission › Shift Pattern Indicator
Date: 14/02/2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING C…
NHTSA 95I005000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Date: 13/12/1994
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE…
NHTSA 26V085000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software
Date: 13/02/2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control va…
NHTSA 17V033000
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior
Date: 12/01/2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem…
NHTSA 22V617000
Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
Date: 11/08/2022
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat b…
NHTSA 14V719000
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Date: 10/11/2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power st…
NHTSA 17V437000
Air Bags › Frontal
Date: 10/07/2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrole…
NHTSA 21V421000
Air Bags › Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
Date: 10/06/2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagn…
NHTSA 15V640000
Electrical System › Ignition
Date: 09/10/2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2…
NHTSA 22V903000
Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software
Date: 08/12/2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) m…
NHTSA 16V651000
Air Bags › Frontal
Date: 08/09/2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500…
NHTSA 00V222000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
Date: 08/08/2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACU…
NHTSA 05V043000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Date: 08/02/2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA 05V552000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 07/12/2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
NHTSA 07V521000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Date: 07/11/2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE MAY STALL, AND IF SO, MAY RE-START IMME…
NHTSA 18V586000
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Date: 07/09/2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
NHTSA 26V289000
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Date: 07/05/2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escala…
NHTSA 03V093000
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior
Date: 07/03/2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
NHTSA 03V094000
Structure
Date: 07/03/2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARN…
NHTSA 05V005000
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Date: 07/01/2005
SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF …
NHTSA 19V645000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
Date: 06/09/2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK
P0420
P0420
Powertrain
P0171
P0171
Powertrain
P0300
P0300
Powertrain
P0441
EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
Powertrain
P0128
P0128
Powertrain
P0455
P0455
Powertrain
P0700
P0700
Transmission
P0507
Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
Powertrain
P0174
System Too Lean Bank 2
Powertrain
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
P1094
powertrain
HIGHP1093
powertrain
HIGHP3893
powertrain
HIGHP3892
powertrain
MODERATEP3891
powertrain
MODERATEP3890
powertrain
MODERATEP3881
powertrain
HIGHP3880
powertrain
HIGHP3871
powertrain
CRITICALP3870
powertrain
MODERATEP3852
powertrain
CRITICALP3851
powertrain
HIGHP3850
powertrain
MODERATEP3839
powertrain
MODERATEP3838
powertrain
MODERATEP3837
powertrain
MODERATEP3836
powertrain
MODERATEP3835
powertrain
MODERATEP3834
powertrain
MODERATEP3833
powertrain
HIGH
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE
53 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
Brake System WarningBrakes
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
ABS WarningBrakes
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
Door Open WarningBody
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)
7484 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Suburban across model years 1990–2024. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
600 crash reports 139 fires 484 injuries 16 deaths
Complaints by model year (most reported first)
Model year 1994889
Model year 1999720
Model year 2001566
Model year 1993500
Model year 2007481
Model year 1995457
Model year 2002439
Model year 1997414
Most reported components (all years)
Service Brakes2551
Hydraulic2122
Electrical System761
Air Bags572
Visibility531
Power Train448
Sample reports
WHEN VEHICLE IS IDLING WHILE NOT MOVING EXTREME AMOUNTS OF EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING THE CABIN AREA THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THIS IS DUE TO DEFECTIVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS WHICH ARE BREAKING ALLOWING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO OPEN… (MY 2001)
CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, DEALER SAID IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, CALLED CHEVROLET (THEY GAVE ME A CASE #)SINCE INTERNET SEARCH EXPOSED MANY OTHERS SAME PROBLEM. THEY HAVE A TSB #000235003 ABOUT THIS AND HOW TO… (MY 2004)
THE WIPERS OF MY 1998 SUBURBAN K1500 HAVE STARTED WORKING ONLY OCCASIONALLY. THEY CAN GO MINUTES WITHOUT WORKING AND THEN WORK FINE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND I'M NOT SURE IF THE SWITCH NEEDS REPLACING OR IT'S JUST A… (MY 1998)
Car says "service safety restraint system" and airbag light comes on intermittently. Dealer won't cover under safety restraint warranty. They site TSB about a wire that GM made too short but are not sure it will fix it. This car has 42,… (MY 2022)
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 1990–2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?
Yes — 84 official NHTSA recall campaign(s) affect this model, mainly: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Check the recalls section for your exact year/VIN.
What does fault code P0300 mean on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0128 mean on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature — thermostat stuck open or faulty This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0011 mean on the Chevrolet Suburban?
A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
Are steering problems common on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes — 466 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the steering. One owner reported: “FRAME WHERE STEERING BOX IS ATTACHED FAILED. FLEXING FROM NORMAL USE CAUSED THE AREA AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO CRACK AND WOULD ULTIMATELY SEPARATE THE STEERING BOX FROM THE FRAME IF LEFT UNREPAIR…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
Are electrical problems common on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes — 479 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the electrical. One owner reported: “WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE LIGHT COMES ON , THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
Are brakes problems common on the Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes — 1979 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the brakes. One owner reported: “AFTER BRAKING 2 TO 3 TIMES THE BRAKES STAGGER, SHUDDER GRABBING AND STICKING, SEEMS LIKE THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM IS HAPPENING EACH AND EVERY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED.…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
What tyres does the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) use?
The original OEM tyre size for the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) is 215/55 R16. Compatible alternative sizes: ["285/45R22", "265/65R18", "245/45R19", "275/60R20", "275/50R22"]. See the Tyres section on this page to compare offers from the main suppliers.
What is the right battery for the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024)?
The battery specified for the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) is group H8 (BCI), with a cold cranking rating of 900A. See the Battery section on this page for the main cross-references between brands.
What engine oil should I use on the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024)?
The engine oil specification for the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) is ACDelco dexos1 0W-20. Always use the viscosity grade approved by the manufacturer: a different oil can reduce engine protection and void the warranty. Check the change interval in the Maintenance section.
Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024)?
Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.
How often should the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) be serviced?
Routine maintenance for the Chevrolet Suburban (1990–2024) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.
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