2020 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban.

20192021
Complaints
59
per 10K Sold
17.5
US Sales
33,644
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2020 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

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

#114 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:92,500 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:46,600 mi
#37 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:58,592 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban.

Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,600
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,592
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Chevrolet Suburban

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~687,307 vehicles.

21V115000Tires
~33,838 affected

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 certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

19V837000Fuel Pump
~502 affected

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 system.

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.

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2020 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Chevrolet Suburban has 59 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 92,500 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 46,600 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 58,592 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 2020 Chevrolet Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,037 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 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 2020 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 687,307 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 2020 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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