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2016 Chevrolet Suburban Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
12%of 220 total for the year
Median mileage
28,384miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 12% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,384 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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 miles

“My 2016 Chevrolet Suburban started having problems with the drivers assistance at 63k miles. I have researched, it's seems the other people had the same problem. The seats stopped vibrating to alert driver. What I heard is that the cables are misplaced and when you move the seat they break. We are trusting this vibrate seats to help us, but they stop working on a road trip not good. Please check this out. Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #11189690, filed 2019-03, 40 miles

“When driving my new 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, I am experiencing a booming/ tunneling noise between the speeds of 45 MPH and 60 MPH and experiencing pressure in my ears from some sort of pressure created in the vehicles cabin. The pressure is very uncomfortable. Dealer does can not get direction from GM on how to address the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10822503, filed 2016-01, 2,000 miles

“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 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202437%
20231511%
2022119%
2021157%
202049%
201956%
20181113%
20171813%
20162612%
20155413%
20141831%
20134639%
20123838%
20114631%
20104740%
20092322%
20084119%
20073913%
200629%
200554%
200452%
200341%
200293%
200172%
200072%
199981%
199842%
1997102%
199693%
199582%
1994132%
199371%
199242%
199124%
198935%
198716%
1986229%

Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes
82 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
45 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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