2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 5% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 then proceeded to the Chevrolet dealership in butte, mt (approx. 15 miles) and had them disconnect the electrical to the seat and ensure it was not still burning. This disabled the power seat, seat heater and passenger front airbags. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956661, filed 2017-02, 110,000 miles“The second road bench, I was put it down to lock the seat and I hear a big crack and the all side of vinyl broke in half. The passenger seat the back part fall. Att. Gm retired employer.”
NHTSA complaint #10679300, filed 2015-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns 2011 Chevrolet suburban ltz. The contact was driving 15 MPH when the passenger side arm rest detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage 4,200. Updated 02/14/12 the consumer stated the part was repalced on 01/23/12. Also there was a problem with the GPS. Updated 02/17/12”
NHTSA complaint #10443408, filed 2012-01, 4,000 miles“2011 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to serious structural and safety issues concerning the vehicle. The consumer stated water was leaking inside the vehicle. According to the invoice, the dealer found the water leak coming from the body seam below the dash along the firewall. The passenger and driver front seats made a chattering noise. The dealer greased the tracks. The engine was not running correctly. The dealer replaced the throttle position sensor. Also, the front windshield wipers were inoperative, as well as the rear windshield wiper. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610416, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
32 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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