2014 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,724miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,724 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.
“The transmission keeps slipping between 1st and 2nd gear and having difficulty shifting out of reverse with only 80,000 miles. I have taken it to maus Chevrolet (tampa, fl) several times and the problem is not being fixed. No reason for the transmission to fail at 80,000 miles but there is no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11183379, filed 2019-03, 80,000 miles“After returning from a trip and when pulling into a parking lot the transfer case shifted from 2 wheel drive into 4 wheel low on its own. No error lights came on. The indicator light did not reflect the change into low gear. The typical clunk of the transfer case shifting and difficulty turning on dry pavement were very evident. The transfer case was set to 2 wheel drive, not auto. After the car sat in the lot for app. 20 minutes, we backed up and pulled forward and the transfer case switched back into 2 wheel drive, again on its own. This happened one time so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10882643, filed 2016-07, 50,000 miles“I have a 2015 Suburban which had issues from day when my SUV cut off and wouldn't start because of a faulty battery. It had less than 100 miles on it. It had numerous recalls, I'm on my 3rd set of tires 275/55/20 cross contact eco which you only get 25000 miles if best. My entertainment system had to be replace before I had 20000 miles. The vibration is annoying and I've changed my tires again and it's still vibranting. After reading other complaints I now realize I' wasn't going crazy with the dizziness.”
NHTSA complaint #10926641, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed as transmission control system failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 32 | 26% |
| 2021 | 39 | 19% |
| 2020 | 10 | 23% |
| 2019 | 38 | 49% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 45 | 20% |
| 2015 | 48 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 15 | 12% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 8% |
| 2001 | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 9% |
| 1997 | 47 | 11% |
| 1996 | 40 | 11% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 17% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 5 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology