2009 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban, 9% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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.
“As I'm slowing down my car shoots out almost into traffic. It wore down both my front and rear break pads. Also burns oil. I have to add a full bottle o oil every couple o weeks. Has smoked from exhaust real bad one time before I knew to add oil. Now since yesterday july 13, 2015 it says to service stabilitrak and traction control is off.”
NHTSA complaint #10733855, filed 2015-07, 82,000 miles“No oil pressure light display. Shut off engine I had to add oil. I believe I have the same oil consumption problem many others have been concerned about. I've had to add oil to my Suburban ever since I bought it in 2009. I have to add oil every 1000 miles. Even if I've had an oil change. I carry extra oil with for fear of the no oil pressure light coming on. My most current problem was with oil still at 40%.”
NHTSA complaint #10577766, filed 2014-04, 65,500 miles“I was notified by the vehicle that oil pressure is low, turn off immediately. I took it to the dealer and they advised me I needed a new engine. My vehicle had 110,000 miles, it was well maintained, and was driven carefully.”
NHTSA complaint #10946789, filed 2017-01, 110,000 miles“My cars engine suddenly lost power while it was on. The stabilitrak light and engine light both came on. I had to pull over. Car reset itself after I shut it off for few minutes. It happened again. I took it to dealer and despite the fact that they are aware that it seems to be a recurring issue, they say its not a recall issue. Apparently an oil sensor goes bad and despite the gauge showing its ok, the engine is operating with no oil. I change then oil every 3000-3500 miles so it should not have been an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10691594, filed 2015-03, 130,000 miles“I have noticed over the last few oil changes at every 3000 miles. There seems to be an extensive amount of oil consumption with this motor. It seems to me that it consumes a quart every 1000 miles. There is no visible leaks on the motor or any where in the engine compartment. Also I have noticed that at a cold start up there is a puff of black smoke that comes out of the tail pipe. This also can be confirmed by looking at the tip of the tail pipe and the rear body panel behind the tail pipe were black soot has formed.”
NHTSA complaint #10723734, filed 2015-06, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 | 53% |
| 2023 | 69 | 53% |
| 2022 | 62 | 50% |
| 2021 | 89 | 44% |
| 2020 | 17 | 39% |
| 2019 | 26 | 33% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 26 | 18% |
| 2016 | 27 | 12% |
| 2015 | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 14% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 12% |
| 2007 | 27 | 9% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
38 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology