2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
3 recalls — 9 complaints
26V304000 May 14, 2026
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or defor... Read more
Consequence
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. ... Read more
26V289000 May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon... Read more
Consequence
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chev... Read more
26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
Car shut off in the middle of the road while driving and auto braked. Had to get a tow. Dealership said engine is bad now.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2, 2026
Incident date: May 2, 2026
Driving to work yesterday with the heated steering wheel turned and thought I got shocked so I turned the steering wheel heater off immediately. This morning I turned the steering wheel heater on while driving and burnt one of my finger tips on the steering wheel at approx the 9 O'clock position. Be... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 17, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
8,305 miles the engine failed. Had to have it towed to the dealership. New engine on order, but on backorder and have no idea when it will come in.
SUSPENSION
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
Axle assembly does not meet Federal Vehicle Safety requirements. Vehicle is rated at GVWR/PNVB 8995LB and axle assemble ratings are 4400 each. Two axles at 4400 each is 8800 LB, see axle tag photos. The leaf springs are rated at 3500 LBS with both being 7000 LB, see axle tag Leaf Spring Designatio... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Mar 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
Axle assembly does not meet Federal Vehicle Safety requirements. Vehicle is rated at GVWR/PNVB 8995LB and axle assemble ratings are 4400 each. Two axles at 4400 each is 8800 LB, see axle tag photos. The leaf springs are rated at 3500 LBS with both being 7000 LB, see axle tag Leaf Spring Designatio... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the sunroof exploded and shattered without impact. The contact exited the highway, pulled over to the side of the road, and took pictures of the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not informed of the f... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 1, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
When driving at a normal speed, like 55mph, I’ll still be pushing on the gas pedal and it will drop down to 15mph on its own, then stall. It’s happened several times. I was sitting at a traffic light, went to turn left, pushed on the gas pedal, started to go, then just died. Someone told me they... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2026
While driving on the highway the sunroof exploded
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
We were going down the highway in our brand new Grand Highlander yesterday (3500 miles, 3 months old) and it was like a bomb had gone off. The panoramic sunroof exploded up and out. Glass started falling on my daughter whom was in the middle seat. My husband had to quickly pull off the highway to ... Read more
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 across all model years (2000–2026).
17
Total Recalls
1,748
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
53
Reported Crashes
35
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 (current) | 3 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 108 | View |
| 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 |