Worst 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Structural Problems
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 32 | — | — | 80,269 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 74,925 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 70,372 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 57,108 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~31,305 vehicles.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
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2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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