2012 Chevrolet Suburban Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 38%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban, 38% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cracked dashboard........I have contacted GM about this issue. I have researched to find out that this is not an isolated problem. There are literally thousands of customers with this issue. The issue is even in the same place as well. Gm has declined to replace my dashboard or even declined assist me in any form with the replacement of my dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10938997, filed 2017-01, 88,000 miles“While driving on the highway I hear a pop and notice a piece missing out of my dash above the airbag and then begin to notice the crack in the dashboard run across the dash to the drivers side. I have noticed other complaints about GM dashboard and believe this is a safety hazard due to the crack being at the airbag and running all the way across the dashboard. If the airbag deployed it could send half of the dashboard into the front seats of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11217812, filed 2019-06, 130,000 miles“The top dash board in front of driver seat and the passenger seat has cracked and I have read the it could possible affect the airbag. The crack on the driver side is about 12 inches and the passenger side is about 6 inches. The vehicle was park at my house when I notices these cracks.”
NHTSA complaint #10872750, filed 2016-06, 97,000 miles“Cracking dashboard needs replacement, I have replaced our cracking dashboard and would like to receive some type of compensation for my expense. This is an issue that is ongoing with all of these types of vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11322144, filed 2020-04, 99,500 miles“Fl door ,pull handle gets broken real easy and every time we need to change the whole door panel.the door pull handle material is poor and after few times pulling the door it gets broken.we have heard same story from lots Suburban or tahoe owners.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 15 | 11% |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 14 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 13% |
| 2017 | 18 | 13% |
| 2016 | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 | 54 | 13% |
| 2014 | 18 | 31% |
| 2013 | 46 | 39% |
| 2012 | 38 | 38% |
| 2011 | 46 | 31% |
| 2010 | 47 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 22% |
| 2008 | 41 | 19% |
| 2007 | 39 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
25 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
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