2016 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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 miles“I just purchased this vehicle a month ago and already received a recall for the software airbag issue. I traded my 2010 chevy Suburban for this new one and have noticed that the moment I get onto the freeway and start to accelerate the car starts to vibrate so bad that anything in the middle console starts to rattle and the console will spill any drinks sitting there in the cupholders. I have owned chevy vehicles all my life and am very annoyed that this is happening. Something is seriously wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924917, filed 2016-11, 800 miles“I own a 2016 chevy Suburban ltz purchased feb 29, 2016. It is now at the dealer and for a second time dealing with a vibration issue starting at approximately 43 MPH and continuing to worsen as speed increases. The tires have been road forced balance but vibration is still present. This is the second Suburban with issues, the 2015 I had was so problematic that GM did trade assistance to get me out of it, but it still cost me money. The current 2016 Suburban as only 1600 miles on it and vibration issues began at approximately 900 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870311, filed 2016-05, 900 miles“Car shakes at speeds over 65mph with no solution from dealer or Chevrolet after multiple trips to dealer for a permanent repair. Or response from Chevrolet customer service”
NHTSA complaint #11010738, filed 2017-07, 5,000 miles“I replaced the shocks in Oct 2022 and paid for an alignment and now just over 2 years later the dealer said they needed replacing again. This front end has had constant problems, but now I see there was a recall on the 2016 Suburbans, but it is not listed under my VIN. I believe if they have had problems, possibly at another manufacturing, it should be considered that this is the problem. I have now paid for the repair of the upper control arm and both front shocks and a wheel alignment again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640853, filed 2025-02Related recalls
- 16V256000Apr 28, 2016DO NOT DRIVEGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2016, Silverado 1500 2016–2017, GMC Yukon XL 2016 +5 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.
- 11017424Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsForward 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology