2016 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Suburban years
More complaints than typical for this model
100/100 3.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 3.5× that of a typical Chevrolet Suburban year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 45 of its 220 complaints were filed by the end of 2018.
- Most reported problem: Brake pedal stiff, spongy or slow to respond (79 complaints, median 62,000 mi).
- 1 recall with a do-not-drive warning, 6 in total. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2014
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 220filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 59,963miles, 131 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 61 do-not-drive
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Complaints about this model year center on two things: brake pedal feel and transmission trouble. Many owners describe a brake pedal that becomes stiff or spongy, most often at low speed, with some saying the problem returned after recall repairs. Transmission complaints cluster around shuddering, slipping and hard shifting, frequently at higher mileage, with dealers often diagnosing a failed transmission or torque converter.
- Brakes
Brake pedal stiff, spongy or slow to respond
- 79 complaints (36%)
- median 62,000 mi at 3.7 yrs old (52 state mileage)
- 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2017–2026
Owners describe the brake pedal becoming very firm or spongy, requiring extra effort to stop, mostly at low speeds such as in traffic, stop signs, drive-throughs or when reversing. Some say the pedal goes down further than expected or that the vehicle keeps rolling briefly before slowing. Complaints mention dealers replacing or inspecting the brake booster, vacuum pump, master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir, and several note the symptom came back after earlier recall repairs. Mostly reported between roughly 40,000 and 120,000 miles, often at low-speed stops.
Recall 19V761000Recall 19V6450001 related service bulletin
What to check: Ask whether the brake-related recalls (19V761000 and 19V645000) were completed, and check the pedal feel at low speed and in reverse during a test drive. Have a shop look at the brake booster and vacuum pump if the pedal feels stiff.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The brakes act like they wont work. When you hit them there is a pulsating feeling and when I was trying to stop last night I almost hit a car. When I pulled out of the parking lot, I had to press the brake and push down where I felt the air actually leaving the line. Weve already replaced the front and rear breaks thinking that was the issue and its still happening. We bought the car in may 2020 and this started happening around 12/2020”
NHTSA complaint #11399825, filed 2021-03, 85,800 miles“Rollling down my drive way my brakes went out. Very spongy. Pressed multiple times and was able to come to a stop with the help of my front bushes. Master cylinder is full brakes are less than a year. I see online that this is a problem with 2014-2018 chevy trucks and suvs. If my wife was driving she could have been hurt. Heaven forbid my kids where in there too. This is obviously a defect in manufacturing and design and should be remedied by chevy.”
NHTSA complaint #11361228, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shudder, slip and failure
- 41 complaints (19%)
- median 101,200 mi at 5.2 yrs old (19 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $6,148 (median of 6 quotes)
- filed 2017–2026
Complaints describe shuddering, vibration and a rumble-strip-like feel, hard or delayed shifts, and the engine revving while the vehicle does not move. Some owners report the transmission dropping into neutral or failing outright, and several say a dealer or independent shop diagnosed a faulty torque converter or a transmission needing replacement. Reported from as low as about 10,000 miles up to roughly 150,000 miles, with many examples around 70,000 to 115,000 miles.
What to check: Drive at steady highway speed and on light acceleration to feel for shudder or vibration, and check for delayed or harsh engagement when shifting from park to drive. Ask for any transmission service records.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Our vehicle which is used to move myself, my wife and our four children, has been experiencing lunging, vibrations, noise, like hitting the rumble strips in the road. Gm dealer said it was normal. Tachometer was fluctuating 250rpms, constantly. I was concerned when the dealer found nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316860, filed 2020-03, 88,000 miles“I have had 2 Suburban in the last 5 years and the transmission failed right around 100k miles on both. They have a serious issue with it but have managed to get away with it as there has been no class action against it. My 2015 Suburban broke down around 96k miles and my 2016 Suburban at 101k. I'm sure if this is further researched then 90% of the these models must have reported the same problem around 100k. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377771, filed 2020-12, 101,200 miles - Electrical system
Electrical flicker, steering lock-up and stalling
- 39 complaints (18%)
- median 67,000 mi at 3.9 yrs old (22 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2016–2026
Owners describe dashboard and exterior lights flickering, radio and turn signals cutting out, and the steering becoming momentarily hard to turn, typically at low speed. In some complaints the engine stalled or the vehicle would not restart for a short time. One complaint reports the dealer found high resistance in the negative battery cable and replaced it. Most reports fall between about 45,000 and 120,000 miles, often in stop-and-go or low-speed turning situations.
What to check: Check battery cables and grounds for corrosion, and take note of any dropped electrical power or steering assist warning during a test drive. Ask whether battery or ground cable work has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“This has happened at least 10 different times within a month. First time I was parked and when I went to put the vehicle in drive, I tried to turn steering wheel and it seemed to lock up and all the lights started to flicker. After about a second it allowed me to use steering wheel. This seems to happen at a very slow speed. When I drive through at restaraunts, the steering wheel locks up. The radio will quit playing. If I turn off the vehicle and restart it the radio will work once again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383311, filed 2020-12, 95,000 miles“My family and I had a trip to l.a. About 2 hours away. When we were half of the trip. My truck started to flickering all interior and exterior lights. All sounds including radio and turn signal when off. After that I tried to get out of the next coming exit, before that there was a curve when the worse part happen. My truck turned off all light in the vehicle for 1 second affecting the steering wheel. I wasn't able to make the turn that was coming in front of me luckily was only 1 second that this happened then all power came back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352002, filed 2020-08, 78,203 miles - Engine
Engine misfire, lifter and injector trouble
- 12 complaints (5%)
- median 47,000 mi at 5.2 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2016–2026
Owners report rough running, vibration at speed, hesitation on acceleration and stalling, with the check engine light on in some cases. Complaints describe dealers diagnosing failed lifters, failed fuel injectors or a vacuum pump leak, and in one case the same lifter repair was needed twice. Mostly reported between about 50,000 and 125,000 miles.
What to check: Listen for ticking or rough idle and ask whether lifters, injectors or the vacuum pump have been serviced. A pre-purchase scan for stored engine codes is worthwhile.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“When driving on the freeway the motor loses power or feels like wants to turn off. When driving on freeway the SUV sometimes trys to brake by itself and warned that something was in front of me with a clear freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11385377, filed 2020-12, 79,865 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had stalled while driving on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that four fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618033, filed 2024-10, 123,000 miles - Other or unknown
A/C not cooling (condenser or compressor leak)
- 13 complaints (6%)
- median 70,000 mi at 4.0 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
- filed 2016–2026
Owners describe the air conditioning blowing warm air, sometimes after a refrigerant recharge that only lasts a few weeks. Complaints mention shops diagnosing a leaking condenser or a failed A/C compressor, with repair estimates in the four-figure range. Typically reported from around 60,000 to 85,000 miles.
What to check: Run the A/C on a warm day and confirm cold air from the vents, and ask whether the condenser or compressor has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The air conditioner has stopped working and blow hot air. I've noticed there are several complaints regarding the air compressor and hoses on this vehicle but no recall has yet been made. We have to refill using refrigerant and it only lasts a few weeks and then blows hot air again. It doesn't matter it it's moving, stationary or where the vehicle is.”
NHTSA complaint #11396964, filed 2021-02, 62,000 miles“I googled air not working 2016 Suburban earlier on in the week. I found a video saying chevy has had a problem with the air compressors going bad. Was hoping that wasn't the case with mine. Took it to a mechanic today and he said the air compressor went bad and leaked. $1025 to repair. I told him my findings from earlier on in the week and mentioned the video. He (my mechanic mark) stated he has replaced many before. I asked since he has replaced many before is this a recall issue. Mark stated not to his knowledge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330822, filed 2020-06, 80,000 miles
Buying note. Check the brake pedal feel at low speed and the transmission for shudder or slip on a test drive, and confirm which brake recalls have been completed. Service records for transmission, brake booster and A/C work are worth reviewing before purchase.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 220 consumer complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. 131 of the complaints include a mileage, and 39% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,963 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 1,780 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Chevrolet Suburban model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 100 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes82 37%
- Engine27 12%
- Electrical system26 12%
- Other or unknown26 12%
- Steering23 10%
- Body and structure12 5.5%
- Suspension11 5.0%
- Wheels7 3.2%
- Air bags6 2.7%
Also reported: Fuel system (5), Vehicle speed control (5), Forward collision avoidance (4), Seat belts (4), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Exterior lighting (3), Seats (3), Tires (3), Electronic stability control (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “The brake pedal is hard to push at low speeds in traffic. It is very difficult to get the car to come to a complete stop especially my wife. Its a shock because it shouldnt take a lot of effort to press the brakes but at low speed you really have too. We have had several near misses with rear ending the vehicle in front because of the difficulty pressing brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11203085, filed 2019-04, 52,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “2016 Chevrolet Suburban has a serious vibration issue. The vehicle vibrates when it stays at a constant and even speed. Seems like when it goes into the 4 cylinder mode. This vibration causes headaches and vertigo when we are on long trips. I have had it in the Chevrolet dealer service department several times and is currently there now. I have read where this is a common issue with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11181563, filed 2019-02, 12,000 milesEngine: “Since purchase, our vehicle has been towed into the dealership because it would not turn off and we had to disconnect the battery. The vehicle did that 2 more times after being towed in. It has had new motor mounts, new rotars, and has been in a GM service center 16 times. The most recent incident was when the vehicle died on a highway with 2 children in the car. Please see attached work history for the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11023344, filed 2017-09, 28,768 milesElectrical system: “The transmission on my 2016 chevy Suburban started to give me problems at 30000 miles, at first I didn't know it was the transmission. The truck started to jump when I switched gears, it lagged on accelerating, there was a humming noise and gears slipped. Currently at 80000 my transmission needs to be replaced car is no longer driveable. I took it for suspension problems and I kept telling dealer that the truck seemed off and further investigation it was confirmed that the transmission was failing.”
NHTSA complaint #11400389, filed 2021-03, 30,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
39% of the 131 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,952 and 88,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 1500 · SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · 20.3% risk |
| Suburban 1500 · SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · 21.2% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2016 Chevrolet Suburban version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Suburban K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Suburban C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Suburban K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- Suspension › Front › Control armCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 2016, Silverado 1500 2016–2017, GMC Yukon XL 2016 +5 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms…
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Service brakesCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2020, Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020 +2 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a…
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › VacuumCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2018, Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 +3 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
- 17V437000Jul 10, 2017Air bags › FrontalCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2016, Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and…
- 17V033000Jan 12, 2017Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › ExteriorCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 2016–2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to…
- 16V651000Sep 8, 2016Seat belts › PretensionerCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2017, Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet…
Recall details for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,780 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028700Feb 5, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
- 11027698Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Suburban
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 16,600 | 1 | 4 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 131 | 47,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 89 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 124 | 58,166 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 73 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 203 | 69,224 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 44 | 30,000 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 78 | 67,000 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 84 | 42,000 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 142 | 53,333 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 85 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 220 | 59,963 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 431 | 62,000 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 59 | 55,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 23 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 118 | 60,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 40 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 101 | 66,300 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 41 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 148 | 70,000 | 3 | — | — | 31 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 117 | 90,000 | 3 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 106 | 85,000 | 5 | — | — | 30 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 213 | 85,000 | 4 | — | — | 32 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 292 | 85,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 23 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 129 | 83,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 204 | 63,200 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 301 | 76,731 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 286 | 64,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 440 | 60,650 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 282 | 70,975 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 634 | 85,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 201 | 76,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 414 | 100,858 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 360 | 93,100 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 457 | 113,450 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 858 | 122,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 499 | 120,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 189 | 30,000 | 3 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 52 | 106,744 | 3 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 54 | — | 3 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 62 | 127,500 | 3 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 30 | 112,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 18 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 7 | 200,000 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 9 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?
Complaints about this model year center on two things: brake pedal feel and transmission trouble. The issues reported most often: Brake pedal stiff, spongy or slow to respond; Transmission shudder, slip and failure; Electrical flicker, steering lock-up and stalling.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have?
NHTSA recorded 220 consumer complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 82 complaints (37% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 45.
Has the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban (Suburban C1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban reported?
Among the 131 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,963 miles and the middle half falls between 28,952 and 88,000 miles; 39% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.