2018 Chevrolet Suburban Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,600 miles.
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.
“Frame wax peeling, resulting in corrosion. At the current rate, corrosion will affect the structural integrity of the frame in the future. Problem may have resulted from improper wax application technique or improper preparation of frame prior to wax application. Normal vehicle use.”
NHTSA complaint #11208243, filed 2019-05, 26,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11010493Oct 5, 2024This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 34 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 14% |
| 2013 | 23 | 19% |
| 2012 | 23 | 23% |
| 2011 | 26 | 18% |
| 2010 | 28 | 24% |
| 2009 | 11 | 10% |
| 2008 | 30 | 14% |
| 2007 | 42 | 14% |
| 2006 | 5 | 22% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 6% |
| 1999 | 20 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
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