2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

2 recalls, 108 complaints - 423 TSBs

11V339000 Jun 28, 2011
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
739 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
11V007000 Jan 6, 2011
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRAC... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
30,566 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

108 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER32
AIR BAGS32
STRUCTURE9
STRUCTURE:BODY8
POWER TRAIN5
SEATS4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
ENGINE2
SUSPENSION1
AIR BAGS Apr 2, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH SELLERS CHEVROLET (15015 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70819, (225)... Read more
STRUCTURE Jul 4, 2019
Incident date: Jul 3, 2019
MY NAME IS [XXX] I'M THE OWNER OF A 2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AND ONE DAY I TOOK MY WIFE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY AND WHEN I CAME OUT AFTER 4 HOURS MY SUBURBAN HAD 2 CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD ONE NEXT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ONE NEXT TO THE LEFT ON TOP OF THE GAUGES PANEL. INFORMATION REDACTED ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 24, 2019
Incident date: Jul 18, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AUTONATION CHEVROLET NORTH RICHMOND HILLS (7769 ... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 17, 2019
Incident date: Mar 17, 2019
RECALL WAS ISSUED MAY OF 2016 AND I'VE STILL NOT BEEN NOTIFIED TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR A FIX.
AIR BAGS Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
TAKATA RECALL HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED AFTER 3 YEARS. I DRIVE MY FAMILY IN THIS CAR AND UNTIL IT'S FIXED WE HAVE TO TAKE 2 SEPARATE CARS. IT'S OKAY, I'VE MADE MY PAYMENTS TO GM IN A TIMELY MANNER ON A CAR I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY FAMILY IN. RECALL # : 49151
AIR BAGS Jan 10, 2019
Incident date: Jul 25, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 31, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
DASH CRACKED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL DASH CRACKED AT CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 5, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
WHILE IN PARK IN OUR DRIVEWAY, ENGINE TURNED OFF, AND KEYS IN MY HAND THE SUBURBAN ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY, KNOCKING ME DOWN AND ROLLING OVER MY LEG WHERE IT THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. 911 WAS CALLED AND I WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE I WAS ADMITTED.... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 21, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
DASHBOARD IS ALL CRACKED AROUND SIDE AIRBAG AND MAY AFFECT DEPLOYMENT. DASH IS ALSO CRACKED AT ON DRIVER SIDE. CRACKS JUST APPEARED NO ACCIDENT, REGULAR AROUND TOWN DRIVING.
AIR BAGS Sep 21, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
DASHBOARD IS ALL CRACKED AROUND SIDE AIRBAG AND MAY AFFECT DEPLOYMENT. DASH IS ALSO CRACKED AT ON DRIVER SIDE. CRACKS JUST APPEARED NO ACCIDENT, REGULAR AROUND TOWN DRIVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 12, 2018
Incident date: Jul 11, 2018
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AROUND THE AIR BAG AREA. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF IN AN ACCIDENT, THIS COULD AFFECT AIR BAG PERFORMANCE OR DASHBOARD COULD COME APART EASIER ON IMPACT AND CAUSE BODILY HARM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
THE DASHBOARD IS SEVERELY CRACKED IN MULTIPLE SPOTS. I FEAR IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAGS WOULD BE COMPROMISED. NOT TO MENTION ONE CRACK IS ON THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WHICH IS RECALLED DUE TO THE TAKATA INFLATORS RECALL THAT SEEMS TO NEVER BE RESOLVED. I AM AWARE OF MANY GMC/CHEVROLET OWNERS TH... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
THE DASHBOARD IS SEVERELY CRACKED IN MULTIPLE SPOTS. I FEAR IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAGS WOULD BE COMPROMISED. NOT TO MENTION ONE CRACK IS ON THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WHICH IS RECALLED DUE TO THE TAKATA INFLATORS RECALL THAT SEEMS TO NEVER BE RESOLVED. I AM AWARE OF MANY GMC/CHEVROLET OWNERS TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Jun 20, 2018
AS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE TURNS ON AND OFF WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THE ELECTRICAL GOES BAD IN THE CAR CAUSING THE NAVIGATION AND RADIO TONGO ON AND OFF. STABILTRAK GOES OFF ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN COMES BACK ON. TODAY AS I AM DRIVING MY CAR LOST POWER AND NOW THE SERVICE AIRBAG... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Jun 20, 2018
AS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE TURNS ON AND OFF WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THE ELECTRICAL GOES BAD IN THE CAR CAUSING THE NAVIGATION AND RADIO TONGO ON AND OFF. STABILTRAK GOES OFF ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN COMES BACK ON. TODAY AS I AM DRIVING MY CAR LOST POWER AND NOW THE SERVICE AIRBAG... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Jun 20, 2018
AS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE TURNS ON AND OFF WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THE ELECTRICAL GOES BAD IN THE CAR CAUSING THE NAVIGATION AND RADIO TONGO ON AND OFF. STABILTRAK GOES OFF ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN COMES BACK ON. TODAY AS I AM DRIVING MY CAR LOST POWER AND NOW THE SERVICE AIRBAG... Read more
ENGINE Jun 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2015
OIL BLOW BY WHEN DROPS TO 4 CYLINDERS, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TO PUT IN A BYPASS VALVE TO "SEE" IF WILL FIX, DIDN'T SO NEXT STEP WAS TO HAVE BOTTOM HALF OF ENGINE REBUILT WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR OUT OF POCKET WHICH THEN IN TURN ENDED UP BLOWING UP MY WHOLE ENGINE EITHER BECAUSE THE L... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 12, 2018
Incident date: May 7, 2018
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAS LOCKED UP, STEERING IS IMPOSSIBLE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 25, 2018
Incident date: Apr 23, 2018
FUEL LEAK HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN TWO FUEL LINES THAT HAVE BEEN RUBBING TOGETHER FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE UNTIL 4/23/18. THIS LEAK DEVELOPED LESS THAN INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE BRADED LINE PORTION OF THE FUEL LINES NEAR THE CONNECTIONS AT THE FUEL TANK END. THE ISSUE WAS NOTICED AS... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 22, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS THAT ARE BEING RECALLED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 5, 2018
Incident date: Feb 5, 2018
THE DASH IS CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH JUST ABOVE THE CENTER SPEAKER.
AIR BAGS Mar 5, 2018
Incident date: Feb 5, 2018
THE DASH IS CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH JUST ABOVE THE CENTER SPEAKER.
AIR BAGS Feb 22, 2018
Incident date: May 27, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: AVAILABLE ONLINE INFORMATION TELLS ME THAT AS THE AIRBAGS AGE, THEY BECOME MORE SENSITIVE TO FAILURE. ALSO, FLORIDA SEEMS TO HAVE A HIGHER FAILURE RATE THAN MOST STATES DUE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY. I KEEP RECEIVING NOTICES IN THE MAIL TELLING ME TO GET REPAIRS, BUT ALL GM DEALERSHIPS ... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 3, 2018
Incident date: May 26, 2016
TAKATA RECALL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 13, 2017
Incident date: Nov 1, 2017
THE BATTERY CABLES FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLES MOTOR AND POWER TO SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING 70MPH WITH A WIFE AND 4 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 14, 2017
I RECEIVED A LETTER 1 AND HALF YEARS AFTER THE RECALL OF MY AIRBAGS. I WENT TO WWW.AIRBAGRECALL.COM TO GET MY AIRBAGS REPLACED, WALKED THROUGH THE SYSTEM AND IT SENT ME TO A LOCAL DEALER. CALLED THEM AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO FIX YET FOR THE AIRBAGS
AIR BAGS Nov 9, 2017
Incident date: May 27, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED PARTS FROM GM
AIR BAGS Nov 2, 2017
Incident date: Nov 2, 2017
TAKATA RECALL- I CONTACTED THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP TO MY HOUSE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT CHEVROLET HAS NOT PROVIDED THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG INFLATOR TO THE DEALERSHIPS TO FIX THE ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THIS RECALL IS DATED MAY 27, 2016, A YEAR AND A HALF LATER THEY HAVEN'T PROVIDED THE PARTS TO THE DEALERS... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW. IT IS ALWAYS ON AND THE RISK OF INJURY TO MYSELF AND FAMILY MEMBERS IS AT STAKE. THIS MEDS TO BE REMEDIED ASAP!
AIR BAGS Oct 20, 2017
Incident date: May 26, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. A RECALL WAS PUT IN PLACE MAY 2016. IT IS NOW OCTOBER 2017 AND WE HAVE YET TO HAVE AIRBAGS ADDRESSED OR FIXED. WE ARE A ONE VEHICLE FAMILY AND MUST HAVE OUR VEHICLE. GM SAYS THEY ARE SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME AIRBAGS WERE IN MY GRANDMOTHER'S HONDA CRV AND THEY WERE DEEMED NOT SAFE A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 2, 2017
FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS MY 2011 SUBURBAN WILL RANDOMLY NOT WANT TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. THE GEAR SHIFTER ACTS LIKE IT IS STUCK. I HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WILL ENGAGE. OVER THE WEEKEND MY HUSBAND HAD MY CAR KEYS IN HIS POCKET, OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON CLIMBED INTO THE DRIVERS ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: Dec 16, 2016
CRACKING DASH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: Dec 16, 2016
CRACKING DASH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 5, 2015
FRONT DASH BOARD IS STRUCTURALLY CRACKED WITHOUT INCIDENT, CRACKED AROUND FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG , IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT, DASH MATERIAL MAY IN FACT CREATE SHRAPNEL OR OTHER SHARP OBJECT INFLICTING INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS. GM HAS FAILED TO FORMALLY RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM. ALSO NOTE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 9, 2017
Incident date: Feb 15, 2015
THE DASHBOARD CRACKING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 9, 2017
Incident date: Feb 15, 2015
THE DASHBOARD CRACKING
AIR BAGS Jun 12, 2017
Incident date: May 27, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 9, 2017
Incident date: May 31, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT WAS LOCATED WAS FRACTURED IN TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 9, 2017
Incident date: May 31, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT WAS LOCATED WAS FRACTURED IN TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 10, 2017
Incident date: May 8, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD IN MY 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CRACKED IN TWO PLACES ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ON MAY 8, 2017. THE CRACKS EXTEND FROM THE SEAM NEAR THE WINDSHIELD TO THE FRONT SEAM OF THE DASH BOARD. ONE IS CLOSE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AN THE OTHER LEADS FROM THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 27, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE HAS BECOME DETACHED DUE TO VIBRATIONS IN THE ENGINE.
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 13, 2017
Incident date: Feb 14, 2017
DASH BOARD CRACKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES. ACCORDING TO DEALER PROBLEM NOTED MANY OF THE VEHICLES FROM 2008 TO 2014 SUV'S. GM. REPAIRED FEW VEHICLES WITH 200 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE.
SEATS Feb 23, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2017
WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK ON INTERSTATE 15, NORTHBOUND ON FEBRUARY 1, 2017, WITH MY TWO SONS IN THE VEHICLE, I SMELLED SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE AND REALIZED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS ON FIRE (PICTURES ATTACHED). I NOTICED THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATED SEAT WAS ON, SO I TURNED IT OFF. I TH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 23, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2017
WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK ON INTERSTATE 15, NORTHBOUND ON FEBRUARY 1, 2017, WITH MY TWO SONS IN THE VEHICLE, I SMELLED SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE AND REALIZED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS ON FIRE (PICTURES ATTACHED). I NOTICED THE SWITCH FOR THE HEATED SEAT WAS ON, SO I TURNED IT OFF. I TH... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE Jan 26, 2017
Incident date: Jun 10, 2016
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING IN DIFFERENT SPOTS, 2 PLACES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. I'M CONCERNED THAT IT CAN POSSIBLY COME APART WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE CRACKS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. I KNOW THE CRACK NEXT TO THE AIRBAG CRACKED BECAUSE THE MATERIAL IS TO THIN TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER IN THE DASH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 16, 2017
Incident date: Jan 10, 2016
MAJOR CRACK HAS OCCURRED IN THE TOP OF THE DASH BOARD FROM NEAR THE WINDSHIELD TO THE TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DASH HAS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH MAKING THE PLASTIC LOOSE. CONCERN WITH THE DASHBOARD IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 25, 2016
Incident date: Dec 25, 2016
ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE DASH CRACKED IN TWO PLACES NEAR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THIS AFTERNOON, I NOTICED THE DASH DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACES. I AM WORRIED IF THE TAKATA AIR BAG DEPLOYS, WE HAVE AN ADDITIONAL ISSUE OF DASH PIECES BEING THROWN ACROSS THE CABIN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 12, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2014
CRACKED DASHBOARD WHERE AIRBAG IS LOCATED
AIR BAGS Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
I HAVE 3 CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY SUBURBAN. 1 IS IN THE FAR LEFT, FRONT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, AND THE OTHER 2 ARE IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, ABOUT 8 INCHES APART. MY CONCERN, ASIDE FROM PAYING SO MUCH MONEY FOR A VEHICLE AND HAVING THE DASH CRACK FOR NO REASON, IS THAT THE AIRBA... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
I HAVE 3 CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY SUBURBAN. 1 IS IN THE FAR LEFT, FRONT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, AND THE OTHER 2 ARE IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, ABOUT 8 INCHES APART. MY CONCERN, ASIDE FROM PAYING SO MUCH MONEY FOR A VEHICLE AND HAVING THE DASH CRACK FOR NO REASON, IS THAT THE AIRBA... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD

CategoryRating
Rollover 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk 23.7%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

423 manufacturer communications from 240 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING58
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38
350000 EQUIPMENT38
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL35
100000 POWER TRAIN23
200000 WHEELS19
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10
160000 STRUCTURE10
00-03-10-006P Apr 18, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
20-NA-132 Apr 10, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Apr 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
17-NA-052 Apr 8, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
17-NA-052 Apr 8, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
18-NA-094 Apr 5, 2024
140000 AIR BAGS
This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
19-NA-255 Mar 27, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
19-NA-255 Mar 21, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
23-NA-103 Mar 21, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
07-00-89-037S Mar 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
17-NA-073 Mar 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
18-NA-094 Feb 26, 2024
140000 AIR BAGS
This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 1
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
16-NA-222 Feb 7, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
19-NA-044 Feb 7, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
19-NA-044 Feb 7, 2024
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
PI0281K Jan 18, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
19-NA-255 Jan 18, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PI0592I Jan 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
PIT5962A Dec 15, 2023
110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
PIT5962A Dec 15, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
18-NA-306 Sep 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18-NA-306 Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
09-00-89-016H Aug 15, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
16-NA-222 Aug 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
16-NA-222 Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
01-00-89-010R Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
04-06-04-051H Aug 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051H Aug 1, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
09-06-04-026X Jul 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
09-06-04-026X Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
03-06-01-023G Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
17-NA-066 Jul 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
17-NA-066 Jul 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
99-09-40-005I Jul 17, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
99-08-51-001F Jun 30, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
17-NA-066 Jun 29, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
16-NA-158 Jun 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
23-NA-103 Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
04-07-30-013E Jun 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
04-07-30-013E Jun 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
08-07-30-026H May 30, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is
12-03-10-001E May 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
12-03-10-001D Apr 21, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
08-07-30-035G Apr 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
10-08-110-001J Apr 6, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
PI0281J Apr 4, 2023
010000 STEERING
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
PI0281J Apr 4, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
PI0281J Apr 4, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
PI0281J Apr 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
PI0281J Apr 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
20-NA-132 Apr 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Apr 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Apr 4, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
21-NA-043 Mar 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
21-NA-043 Mar 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
21-NA-043 Mar 20, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.

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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 across all model years (2000, 2026).

17 Total Recalls
1,758 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
54 Reported Crashes
37 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 16 View
2025 1 39 View
2024 1 0 View
2023 1 25 View
2021 0 1 View
2011 (current) 2 108
2010 1 70 View
2009 0 70 View
2008 0 131 View
2007 0 240 View
2006 2 35 View
2005 1 102 View
2004 1 220 View
2003 1 223 View
2002 1 144 View
2001 1 102 View
2000 1 72 View
1999 0 91 View
1998 0 16 View
1997 0 21 View
1996 0 12 View
1995 0 10 View
1994 0 10 View

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CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View