2011 Chevrolet Suburban Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 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.
“While driving on the highway I was using the cruise control and the car began to increase in speed without my control. It went from 65 to 90 in a few seconds and I had to slam on the breaks to get it to stop. This has happened several times. Also we can never let the gas get lower then a quarter of a tank or the car just shuts down like its empty. Sometimes the engine will just rev up for no reason and other times it doesn't accelerate properly. You can push the gas and it feels like the speed is delayed but then will catch up.”
NHTSA complaint #10616980, filed 2014-07, 66,490 miles“When driving the vehicle the electric will flicker and then the service traction control light will appear on the dash. This happens when driving, parking and starting the engine. Unable to turn off the light with the button on the dash board.”
NHTSA complaint #11118317, filed 2018-08, 148,932 miles“Vehicle shuts down while driving and while parked. All electronics shut down, unable to activate hazard lights. Previously payed to fix ABS light/sensor. Dash cracked driver side and passenger side. Has happened multiple times prior.”
NHTSA complaint #11151153, filed 2018-11, 90,000 miles“Engine was idling low and hesitating at low speeds, then engine started running rally rough. Service engine light came on, changed gas in vehicle, problem continued. Engine running really rough and service stabilitrack light came on. Took truck to dealership and was told the first spark plug was fouled due to oil contamination and that engine and fuel injectors and throttle body needed cleaning. This cost $475 and was not covered by warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10721819, filed 2015-05, 60,190 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
66 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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