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The 2025 Suburban has 31 NHTSA complaints, and the engine is the most named part[1][2]. It also has one recall, covering front wheel hub bolts[3].

31owner complaints[1]
1recalls[4]
16–23MPG combined (EPA)[5]
5★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 31 owner complaints for this model year[1]. One mentions a crash, and none report fires, injuries or deaths[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, so treat them as signals and not proof.

The engine group is named most often, with 16 complaints[2]. Electrical system and power train follow with 5 each[7][8]. Visibility and wipers draw 3[9]. Exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance and speed control have 2 each[10][11][12].

Engine. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe sudden loss of power, engines that seized or knocked, and dealers calling for a replacement. Others mention long waits for parts or rough running with misfire codes. The sample includes owners who name the 6.2L engine and owners who name the 3.0L engine[2].

Electrical. Owners describe screens and infotainment freezing or going dark, and a rear door that would not stay latched[7].

Power train. In the sample, owners describe a transmission oil line leak, jerking while driving, and a car that would not start and could not be moved because the transmission would not shift to neutral[8].

The sample we read is small. It shows what owners report, not how often it happens.

Recalls

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on engine and drive. Annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions.

Engine and drive City / Hwy / Combined MPG Annual fuel cost
3.0L turbo diesel, rear-wheel drive[5] 21 / 26 / 23 $4,150
3.0L turbo diesel, 4WD[13] 20 / 26 / 22 $4,350
5.3L 8-cylinder, rear-wheel drive[14] 15 / 20 / 17 $3,950
5.3L 8-cylinder, 4WD[15] 14 / 19 / 16 $4,200
6.2L 8-cylinder, rear-wheel drive[16] 15 / 19 / 16 $5,150
6.2L 8-cylinder, 4WD[17] 14 / 18 / 16 $5,150

The 5.3L 8-cylinder uses regular fuel and the 6.2L 8-cylinder uses premium[14][16]. The diesel has the best combined rating, but the 5.3L rear-wheel drive has the lowest listed annual cost[5][14].

Safety ratings

NHTSA rates the 4WD version 5 stars overall, with 5 for frontal and 5 for side crash, and 3 for rollover[6]. Its rollover risk is 21.9%[6]. The rear-wheel drive version has the same star ratings, with a rollover risk of 21.2%[18].

Engine and size

EPA lists three engines for this model year[19][20][21]:

Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
AWD[22] 226 in 81 in 76 in 134 in 5,684 lb
RWD[23] 226 in 81 in 76 in 134 in 5,474 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 465 complaints, 6 recalls19951996: 369 complaints, 3 recalls1997: 430 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 215 complaints, 2 recalls1999: 708 complaints, 1 recalls19992000: 349 complaints, 8 recalls2001: 532 complaints, 6 recalls2002: 406 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 476 complaints, 5 recalls20032004: 386 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 223 complaints, 6 recalls2006: 54 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 482 complaints, 4 recalls20072008: 314 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 161 complaints, 5 recalls2010: 170 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 228 complaints, 5 recalls20112012: 101 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 118 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 59 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 431 complaints, 11 recalls20152016: 220 complaints, 6 recalls2017: 142 complaints, 5 recalls2018: 84 complaints, 4 recalls2019: 78 complaints, 3 recalls20192020: 44 complaints, 4 recalls2021: 201 complaints, 12 recalls2022: 124 complaints, 4 recalls2023: 148 complaints, 4 recalls20232024: 44 complaints, 2 recalls2025: 31 complaints, 1 recalls3120252026: 18 complaints, 3 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Suburban model year. The 2025 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19954656
19963693
19974302
19982152
19997081
20003498
20015326
20024062
20034765
20043864
20052236
2006542
20074824
20083144
20091615
20101703
20112285
20121014
20131184
2014593
201543111
20162206
20171425
2018844
2019783
2020444
202120112
20221244
20231484
2024442
2025311
2026183

NHTSA shows 31 complaints and 1 recall for 2025[4]. Only the 2026 model year (18 complaints) and 2027 (0) have fewer complaints[4]. Only 2027 has fewer recalls, with 0[4]. Many older years have more, for example 2021 with 201 complaints and 12 recalls[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2025 Suburban?

The numbers on file look light next to older years, and the safety ratings are strong apart from rollover[4][6][18]. The engine is worth asking about, since it has the most complaints and owners in the sample describe serious failures[2]. Check that the front wheel hub bolt recall work has been done if the car has 24-inch wheels[3]. Ask for service records and think about which engine and fuel cost suit you[16][14][5]. These are unverified owner reports, so they point to questions to ask, not a final answer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban?
The engine group has the most complaints at 16 of 31[1][2]. In a sample we read, owners describe loss of power and engine replacements[2].
Does the 2025 Suburban have any recalls?
Yes, one. Recall 26V304 covers front wheel hub bolts on 24-inch wheels, and dealers replace them[3].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Suburban?
EPA combined ratings run from 16 to 17 mpg for the 8-cylinder engines and 22 to 23 mpg for the diesel[16][14][17][15][5][13].
How safe is the 2025 Suburban?
NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall and 3 stars for rollover[6][18].
How does 2025 compare with other Suburban years?
It has 31 complaints and 1 recall, which is fewer than most listed years[4].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 16 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Recall 26V304, filed May 14, 2026: Wheels › Hub. NHTSA recall database
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Suburban model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Suburban 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 2 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. EPA rating for Suburban 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Suburban 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Suburban 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Suburban 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Suburban 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Suburban with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Suburban with 5.3L 8-cylinder: rated 355 hp. www.epa.gov
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Suburban with 6.2L 8-cylinder: rated 420 hp. www.epa.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SUBURBAN 4DR SUV AWD: length 226 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 134 in, curb weight 5,684 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SUBURBAN 4DR SUV RWD: length 226 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 134 in, curb weight 5,474 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.