2018 Chevrolet Suburban Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Involved in a serious front end collision and airbags did not deploy. Hit between front wheel and front bumper. Was leaving a stop sign when hit. Vehicle that hit me was going at least 40 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11228616, filed 2019-07, 10,000 miles“Started about 3 weeks ago, driver airbag warning light appeared on dash. Reset it and alert stayed off for a while and then stayed on constantly. Took vehicle to be repaired, awaiting parts. Dealer stated it was airbag in the overhead area of the driver. I don't know if vehicle part has been inspected. Awaiting completion of the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11503260, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while attempting to register her vehicle at the state DMV, she was advised that the vehicle did not have airbags. The contact had purchased the vehicle from a third party and not a dealer. The contact stated that the state DMV would not register her vehicle due to the absence of airbags. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who informed her that all air bags were not installed on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489035, filed 2022-10, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 75 MPH, a vehicle crashed into a guardrail and bounced back onto the roadway. As a result, the contact crashed into the front of the vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The front seat passenger sustained shoulder and neck injuries that required medical attention. The driver also sustained head injuries, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot where it was awaiting inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11089761, filed 2018-04, 4,700 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 25% |
| 2013 | 28 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 25% |
| 2011 | 66 | 45% |
| 2010 | 52 | 44% |
| 2009 | 38 | 36% |
| 2008 | 96 | 45% |
| 2007 | 146 | 50% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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