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Chevrolet Suburban 2500Model year report

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
108,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
12 mpgcombined, 6.0L 8-cyl RWD · 10 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and body and structure (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 310 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The dashboard is falling apart and should a crash happen chunks of plastic could go flying through the interior. The upper dashboard right below the windshield cracks and falls apart. When moving or going over a bump it makes noise rattling around. Tried to go to the dealership but it's not covered as the vehicle is just out of warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11182139, filed 2019-02, 97,000 miles

Fuel system: “From 2017-present engine light is on and has code p0455. While driving down the road vehicle drives a bit rough and on at least 8 occasions it has lost power while driving down the road. Almost feels like its going to shut off. Three smoke tests were done, one at a Chevrolet dealer in 2017. So far auto repair shops have replaced 1)gas cap, 2) purge valve 4 times, 3) fuel sensor above fuel tank and we diy replaced carbon canister and vent valve solenoid. Still the problem persists.”

NHTSA complaint #11222496, filed 2019-06, 145,000 miles

Body and structure: “The dashboard is cracking and can be potentially dangerous if the airbag deploys. If the airbag deploys the cracked dash could become multiple projectile missles.”

NHTSA complaint #10993842, filed 2017-06

Electrical system: “Engine light on vehicle runs rough/sputters while going down road. Took to 3 mechanics including GM dealer. All stated emissions codes. 1st mechanic replaced purge valve. Light came back on. Same mechanic did smoke test and replaced purge valve stating it must have been faulty. Light came back on. Chevy dealer replaced purge valve. Light came back on. Last mechanic replaced fuel sensor. Light came back on and they stated it now needs a purge valve. In addition, dash stability light comes on but does not go of when button pushed. Dvd player also seems to be constantly whirring. …”

NHTSA complaint #11149515, filed 2018-11, 120,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 97,000 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5025%50–7525%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 108,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20162017201820193
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Suburban 2500 2WD6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic101612$5,600
Suburban 2500 4WD6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic101612$5,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 310 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 310 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Suburban 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20117108,5000—12—Not enough data
2010553,0000———Not enough data
2008714,0000———Not enough data
2005676,0000———Not enough data
20042076,5990———Stable
20032184,4540———Stable
20023378,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20013488,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2000795,0000———Not enough data
199912102,5000———Not enough data
19945144,5970———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Suburban 2500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (Suburban 2500 2WD, 6.0L 8-cyl) at 12 mpg combined, 10 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,500 miles and the middle half falls between 97,000 and 120,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.