2019 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban.

20182020
Complaints
86
per 10K Sold
16.6
US Sales
51,928
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

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

#132 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:59,285 mi
#220 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:46,033 mi
Fires:1
#36 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:16,333 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban.

Transmission / Drivetrain
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,285
Engine Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
46,033
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,333
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Suburban

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~668,767 vehicles.

19V761000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring · Electronic Stability Control
~652,967 affected

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, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

18V673000Seat Belts:rear/other
~15,800 affected

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 retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2019 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban has 86 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (32 complaints, avg 59,285 mi); Engine Problems (20 complaints, avg 46,033 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 16,333 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,272 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban include 3 crash-related reports, 2 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 668,767 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 2019 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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