2022 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban.

20212023
Complaints
137
per 10K Sold
26.9
US Sales
50,951
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2022 Chevrolet Suburban Problems

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

#148 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:86,033 mi
#225 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:72,083 mi
#315 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:10,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban.

Engine Problems
48
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,033
Transmission / Drivetrain
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,083
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,333
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Chevrolet Suburban

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,865,577 vehicles.

26V085000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software · Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body
~43,743 affected

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 valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

25V274000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~597,571 affected

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 have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

22V903000Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
~740,108 affected

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) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

22V617000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners
~484,155 affected

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 belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

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2022 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ

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

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban has 137 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (48 complaints, avg 86,033 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (25 complaints, avg 72,083 mi); Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 10,000 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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,762 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban include 7 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 6 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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,865,577 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 2022 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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