2013 Chevrolet Suburban Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,547miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,547 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.
“I will now list the quality/safety issues that I have taken my vehicle to al serra north for, and how many of the issues have been resolved and how many have not. Also I will list the total number of days my vehicle has been out of my possession for these ?repairs.? That number is 12. 02/05/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 03/06/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 03/29/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 04/03/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 03/06/2013 crooked ?lt? Decal on drivers side of vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508596, filed 2013-04, 50 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the running head lamps and driver side tail light became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,044.”
NHTSA complaint #10749033, filed 2015-08, 21,044 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
46 complaintsAir bags
28 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 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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