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Seat beltsPart report

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 2023-05

Related recalls

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202343%
202265%
202173%
201956%
201856%
201711%
201642%
201582%
201423%
201311%
201211%
201121%
201022%
200810%
200793%
200511%
200421%
2003103%
2002135%
2001235%
2000135%
1999132%
199852%
199761%
199693%
1995112%
1994263%
1993184%
199253%
199148%
1990611%
1989610%
198827%

Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

Engine
91 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Fuel system
32 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Lane 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