2015 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 11%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 11% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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.
“My 2015 Suburban has 103000 miles on it and the transmission failed. It is going to cost $5300 to repair. It is just over the powertrain warranty so this will be out of our pocket. Suburbans have known transmission issues. We believe a $60,000 vehicle should last longer than 6 years and 100,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11413910, filed 2021-04, 103,000 miles“My 2015 Suburban is leaking in the cooler line transmission I have to much oil in the front the subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting please,my concern is the oil can touch a hot surface and cause fire I drive my car every day whit my kids please help me thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11172433, filed 2019-01, 90,000 miles“When driving the 2015 Suburban we experience an awful ear pressure and vibration. The car is not drivable and is causing headaches and vertigo. The problem is known by service techs and GM. They believe there is a problem when the car transitions from v8 to v4. There are multiple forums online regarding the issue. Gm has not issued a fix as of yet. From what I have read, the problem is found in 2015 suburbans, escalades, and yukon xls. We purchased the vehicle with 1750 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701388, filed 2015-03, 1,750 miles“My condenser went out at 96k. I contacted GM and they stated that they had a recall on the condenser. Took the vehicle in to a GM/Chevrolet dealership and they began to inform me that the recall only is for vehicles less than 60k. They stated that GM knows there is a problem but due to mileage my vehicle is not covered. Due to living in the south I can not afford to have a car and not have air. So we fixed the condenser out of pocket. 1st-the condenser part was on a national back order and they stated that it could take up to a month to receive the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233811, filed 2019-07, 103,000 miles“We have multiple problems with our new Suburban. After traveling slowly or coasting in traffic, when I try to accelerate the vehicle won't go and when it finally decides to go it shudders and vibrates badly, it also does this from a complete stop, been to the dealer 2 times so far this and the last time they told me it is a normal characteristic of vehicle . It is a very bad one and it will cause a wreck! The radio display flickers all the time even when back up camara is on, GM has no fix for this yet either! …”
NHTSA complaint #10778047, filed 2015-09, 2,052 milesRelated recalls
- 26V289000May 7, 2026DO NOT DRIVEGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015, 2017–2020, Tahoe 2016–2017, 2019, 2026, GMC Yukon XL 2018–2019, 2026 +6 more
- 14V374000Jun 27, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015, Silverado 2014–2015, GMC Sierra 2014–2015 +2 more
- 14V152000Mar 31, 2014General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015, Silverado 2014, GMC Sierra 2014 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11008966Sep 9, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure for the techs to replace the forward check ball and separator plate if found the cause of the customers concern of No Forward Gear…
- 11006473Jul 30, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure for the techs to replace the forward check ball and separator plate if found the cause of the customers concern of No Forward Gear…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
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 2015 Chevrolet Suburban
153 complaintsSteering
60 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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