2013 Chevrolet Suburban Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 24%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 24% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the third Suburban I have owned in the last 7 years. I have owned a 2008, 2011 and now a 2013. They have all had the same problem. The dash board cracks at the left top corner of the passenger airbag. I am afraid that if the air bag goes off the dash may separate into pieces becoming flying objects. In my current 2013 vehicle the dash has also started to crack on the dash panel on the drivers side.”
NHTSA complaint #10875901, filed 2016-06, 36,000 miles“My vehicle is less than three years old from date of purchase (oct 2013) and current mileage is just shy of 58k. My dashboard around the airbags is cracked on the passenger side. It is also cracked just above the driver side instrument cluster. My vehicle was not moving, it was parked in my driveway. My concern is in the event of a vehicle accident should the airbags deploy that the broken dashboard pieces will become projectiles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883760, filed 2016-07, 57,900 miles“Large cracks in dash panel in front of steering column and passenger air bags developed over night. Separated section appears to vibrate without support of underlying bracket.”
NHTSA complaint #11088661, filed 2018-04, 91,000 miles“Without any impact or any other stress whatsoever, a crack has appeared at the front left corner of the passenger airbag and extends diagonally toward the windshield for several inches.”
NHTSA complaint #11048296, filed 2017-11, 70,000 miles“When decelerating getting off of the highway 6/6/2020 the vehicle engine revved up on it's own. The message center is saying that the airbags need to be serviced, the air conditioning turns on and off and goes from high to low on it's own , and the power windows in the second row of seating will roll down but can only be rolled up at times by the drivers side window controls. The brake grading system turns on at random times and the tire sensor reading displays are off. The tire sensor readings are the opposite of what they appear to be on the message center (ie. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327645, filed 2020-06, 140,710 milesRelated recalls
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2009–2010, 2013, Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2010–2014, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 25% |
| 2013 | 28 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 25% |
| 2011 | 66 | 45% |
| 2010 | 52 | 44% |
| 2009 | 38 | 36% |
| 2008 | 96 | 45% |
| 2007 | 146 | 50% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
46 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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