2012 Chevrolet Suburban Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When trying to start put SUV the key gwys stuck and won't turn after this started happening our stability control sensor started going off. It used to turn off one u shut off the sub but not it's always on. And the key won't turn unless u wiggle it.”
NHTSA complaint #11143550, filed 2018-10, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle started to pull while attempting to change lanes. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and steering ability was lost. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and then drove slowly home. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v112000 (steering). …”
NHTSA complaint #10995872, filed 2017-06, 89,139 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving within 2-5 MPH and attempting to park with the steering wheel turned to right, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was parked. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was still operational. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not currently subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 12v112000 (steering). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11235122, filed 2019-07, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V112000Mar 22, 2012General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and gmc savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2012, Express 2012, GMC Savana 2012 +1 more
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- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 23 | 10% |
| 2015 | 60 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 20 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 8% |
| 2001 | 29 | 7% |
| 2000 | 20 | 7% |
| 1999 | 52 | 8% |
| 1998 | 21 | 10% |
| 1997 | 105 | 25% |
| 1996 | 15 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
38 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology