2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 44%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 44% of the 32 complaints for this model year.
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 driving we received a notification on our dash board stating “reduced acceleration drive with caution”. We had it towed to the dealership where they said we needed a full engine replacement. It took 22 days to get the vehicle back”
NHTSA complaint #11710798, filed 2026-01“We have 8,625 miles on our 2025 Suburban. We were going down the highway when began to hear a unfamiliar noise. We pulled over into an error to inspect and didn't notice anything under the vehicle, which we thought might have cause the noise. We put into drive and went less than an 1/8 of a mile and our suburban lost acceleration and stopped. It would not start and couldn't not be moved, until roadside assistance took it to a Chevrolet dealership. The dealer stated the engine seized up and needs to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11715045, filed 2026-02“Cause unknown, however, I have discovered that the engine in my Suburban, the Engine code LZO 3.0L Duramax, has damaged itself internally. I have been told that there is a large batch of engines that have this same problem, and the dealership I sent my car to has several cars in the same position. This problem is causing the engine to lock up or completely quit. This could be serious depending on when this failure happens. Currently, they are telling me that I am months away from getting a new engine due to a back order. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690942, filed 2025-10“Engine failed going 70mph on highway at 2k miles. Display said acceleration no longer available and app said transmission code was needing to be checked however once taking to dealer I was told it was an oil sensor then told there was shredded metal in my engine and I needed a full engine replacement. My car was in the dealership for over 50 days. I was pregnant and with two small children in the car when engine failed at high speeds. After my car was returned to me the engine overheated and failed again. The dealer claimed GM sent them an engine with cut hoses. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710726, filed 2026-01“The engine in 2025 Suburban (6.2L V8) has failed and the car is not drivable. It is currently in a Chevy dealership service department waiting for parts. The 2025 model is not listed under the recall. However it should be, I know of 3 2025 engines that have recently failed. I was passing a vehicle and as I took my foot off the accelerator the transmission shifted 2 times and then the engine shut off and the car was coasting. We had no indication that the engine shut off, just several messages on the screen. ( Press start button, and conditions not correct for shifting.)”
NHTSA complaint #11675867, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 11024330Sep 6, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 50% |
| 2025 | 14 | 44% |
| 2023 | 10 | 59% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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