2011 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 400 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.
“Vehicle recently reached 160,000 miles. Maintenance is up to date. Transmission appears to have an intermittent fault with its operation as it will throw itself out of drive while the vehicle is in motion. We are unable to safely drive this vehicle now due to its unpredictability.”
NHTSA complaint #11246388, filed 2019-08, 2 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lurched forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. Additionally, the rear lift gate closed on its own while the contact was standing underneath. The contact sustained bruising to her face. Also, the contact stated the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507216, filed 2013-04, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that an abnormal and overpowering odor was present in the rear interior of the vehicle. The contact's four small children were asleep in the rear row seats and when called upon, did not awaken to respond. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect further and discovered the odor. Additionally, all four children had become asphyxiated by the fumes. Two of the four children were transported to the hospital where it was discovered that the children's asthma reacted to the overpowering odor, and were given medication for treatment. …”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 32 | 26% |
| 2021 | 39 | 19% |
| 2020 | 10 | 23% |
| 2019 | 38 | 49% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 45 | 20% |
| 2015 | 48 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 15 | 12% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 8% |
| 2001 | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 9% |
| 1997 | 47 | 11% |
| 1996 | 40 | 11% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 17% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 5 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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