2013 Chevrolet Suburban Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 19%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,713miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 19% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,713 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash has cracked in 2 places - above the instrument panel and above the passenger side air bag. The potential for flying shards from the dash into persons after deployment of the passenger air bag is high. I request a recall to correct. My wife's 8 year old toyota sienna's dash was recalled for the same reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11232021, filed 2019-07, 55,000 miles“While turning left at an intersection from a stop, half way into the turn there was a clunk or pop that was heard and felt on the left driver side floor board. When it was taken for inspection, it could not be replicated. The second time it went for inspection, we were notified that it could not be replicated and if we could meet at dealer and have mechanic ride with us in order to identify the noise. During this time the tech heard the noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643717, filed 2014-10, 6,500 miles“Feb. 15 , 2019 transmission went out in car. Brought car earlier in the year because it was jerking but they said it was normal. Went out of town and transmission went out at 93,721 miles. Extended warranty went out on feb. 14, 2019. Only hours before and no company would help! We paid 5,000 for a replacement and noticed that my dash had a crack in it after being repaired. Chevrolet company said they didn't do it. Now the dash is almost cracked all the way to my steering wheel. I understand the wear and tear of any vehicle, but for the warranty to go out hours before hand was unbelievable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388573, filed 2021-01, 92,721 miles“The dashboard near the passenger side airbag has split/cracked. I am concerned that it could comprise the deployment of the airbag in an accident given the location of the crack. The vehicle was less then 2 years old when the cracking began, but Chevrolet would not investigate the integrity of the airbag without me incurring a cost due to being slightly past the 36k mile warranty. Upon some simple internet searching, it seems this is cracking is a common occurrence for owners of these trucks. But, no one seems to know if it will compromise the airbag deployment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10818095, filed 2016-01, 42,000 miles“The dashboard has cracked right next to airbag on passenger side. No accident involved. Unknown when it occurred (aka while driving or stationary). It occurred in the last week. If airbag deploys shards of plastic may become shrapnel. This vehicle only has 39k miles on it”
NHTSA complaint #11072811, filed 2018-02, 39,713 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10252124Mar 21, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10249745Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 34 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 14% |
| 2013 | 23 | 19% |
| 2012 | 23 | 23% |
| 2011 | 26 | 18% |
| 2010 | 28 | 24% |
| 2009 | 11 | 10% |
| 2008 | 30 | 14% |
| 2007 | 42 | 14% |
| 2006 | 5 | 22% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 6% |
| 1999 | 20 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
46 complaintsAir bags
28 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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