2014 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban.

20132015
Complaints
77
per 10K Sold
14.0
US Sales
55,009
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:60,462 mi
#27 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:73,091 mi
Fires:1
#37 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:78,200 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban.

Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,462
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,091
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,200
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
115,112
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat:Harness:Strap/Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,884,445 vehicles.

21V054000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~1,778,128 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

14V614000Electrical System
~106,307 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

13V342000Hydraulic Brakes
~10 affected

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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2014 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has 77 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Airbags (15 complaints, avg 60,462 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 73,091 mi); Body Structure (7 complaints, avg 78,200 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,751 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban include 0 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,884,445 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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