2013 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 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.
“Tapping or clicking noise coming from engine compartment. Car lost power, bucking with hard shifts, and stabilitrack, ABS and check engine lights all come on. I took to authorized repair shop and they found misfire on cyl 4. Changed all spark plugs/wires and cleaned thottle body and tune up as well as oil change. Car continued hard downshifting after picking up. Drove for a week and symptoms reappeared again. Shop is currently trying to diagnose if it's a bad lifter(s) or possibly fuel injection problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362690, filed 2020-10, 123,788 miles“When braking or slowing down this Suburban acts like it wants to keep going, like a jerking motion forward and back, making the stop hard, as if it is trying to accelerate and brake at the very same time, because the rpms are constantly moving up and down switching from v4 to v8 mode. Going down hills and going up an short inclines the vehicle does the same jerking motion, forward and back until I come to a complete stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553263, filed 2013-11, 2,000 miles“Traveling in the right lane of a four lane highway. Maneuvered into the left lane and accelerated under full throttle to pass another vehicle. After moving back into the right hand lane and releasing the accelerator pedal the vehicle continued to accelerate. Depressed accelerator pedal several times through its full range of motion to ensure that it was operating freely but that resulted in no change. Vehicle did not respond to accelerator pedal input changed. Seemed to be stuck at wide open throttle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721470, filed 2015-05, 32,000 miles“Vehicle was picked up brand new from the dealership, with approximately 1/8 tank of fuel. The fuel tank was filled, and the following day, shortly after leaving for a trip, a grinding/rattling noise started. Inspection under the vehicle revealed the front of the fuel tank was approximately 8-10 inches lower than the back, and the strap to secure the tank to the vehicle nearly on the ground. A metal guard on the inboard side of the tank was rubbing against the driveshaft, causing the noise when driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538097, filed 2013-08, 115 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 19 MPH, he traveled over a road bump and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump fuse would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Two days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The failure and current mileage was 3,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10524113, filed 2013-07, 3,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 27 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9% |
| 2001 | 60 | 14% |
| 2000 | 40 | 14% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
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 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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