2021 Chevrolet Suburban Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 205 complaints for this model year. 4 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“A warning message appeared on my 2021 Chevy Suburban dashboard that says Service Safety Restraint System . This impacts the airbag control module under the driver seat. After doing some research on my own this is a TSB PIT5759 but it is not covered under a recall, as per my local dealership. I took the vehicle to the Chevy dealership where purchased and was told this is not a recall or warranty part. This is very disappointing as it impacts the airbag controls which in an accident could cause severe injury or death.”
NHTSA complaint #11601501, filed 2024-07“Sat may 3rd We went for tire change from that date since that day, every time we try to start the car there’s always a different warning light The warning light is never the same issue. On may 15 when we received a warning light about transmission we went to the dealership that day they said they were about two weeks backed up but flushed the transmission and paid $504 for the service. Since that day we also received numerous warning light which include. Driver window. Esc. Winshield fluid. Tire pressure. Lift gate open. Forward Collision System Unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11661849, filed 2025-05“I'm writing to complain about the proposed temporary resolution of the recall. I received a letter today advising me that repair parts were unavailable and that I should simply not use the third row seats until the inspection/repairs are completed. Like many people who own Suburbans, I bought this vehicle because we are a family of six. This is the only vehicle in our home that can fit both adults and all four children. Not using the third row is simply not an option for us. This is an unacceptable solution, no matter how temporary.”
NHTSA complaint #11487872, filed 2022-10“SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM message will often and randomly display, stay illuminated for random lengths of time, and then clear. Dealer Service centers are not taking the random/intermittent fault of the Safety Restraint System seriously. Passengers are at risk (unknow severity, assume the worst) due to a Faulty Safety Restraint System.”
NHTSA complaint #11506057, filed 2023-02“3rd row middle seat belt covers (2) detached and fell off and seat belt retracted inside roof of vehicle. I had to fish out the seatbelt and tie to a metal clip to prevent the seatbelt from retracting inside the roof again. Third row middle seat belt is not usable.”
NHTSA complaint #11519867, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 22V617000Aug 11, 2022General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2021–2022, Tahoe 2021–2022, GMC Yukon 2021–2022 +3 more
- 21V190000Mar 18, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2021, Tahoe 2021, GMC Yukon 2021 +3 more
- 20V811000Dec 23, 2020General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2021, Bolt EV 2020, Tahoe 2021 +15 more
- 20V792000Dec 17, 2020General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2021, GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2021, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2021 +6 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 26 | 3% |
| 1993 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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