2010 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
67,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 36 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 53 complaints (41.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
Air Bags: 22; Unknown Or Other: 15; Structure:Body: 8; Structure: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Visibility: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
2010: 8; 2011: 5; 2014: 3; 2015: 5; 2016: 7; 2017: 16; 2018: 6; 2019: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10662157 · 2014-12-04 (December 4, 2014)
DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD CRACK OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. NO ACCIDENT, ORIGINAL OWNER, CRACK JUST OCCURRED AND PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO INSTRUMENT PANEL. CRACK IS RUNNING VERTICAL FROM SEAM IN FRONT OF DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD UP TO DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA WHERE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCATED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 72,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10662157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10722388 · 2015-05-30 (May 30, 2015)
THE DASHBOARD HAS THREE SEVERE LONG CRACKS THAT RUN INTO WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY AND ONE THAT RUNS VERTICALLY STRAIGHT UP TO THE STEERING WHEEL.THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT. THE EDGES ARE VERY SHARP. A PIECE HAS CRACKED AND FELL INTO THE A/C VENT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE DASH COULD CUT THE AIRBAG AS IT PASSES BY THE SHARP EDGES OR SHARP EDGES COULD SEVERELY CUT DRIVER OR PASSENGER AS AIRBAG PUSHED BROKEN DASH INTO PASSENGER OR DRIVER.THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10722388 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10430460 · 2011-10-17 (October 17, 2011)
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND PARKING BRAKE IS STILL ENGAGED THERE IS NOTHING TO WARN YOU AND THE VEHICLE STILL PERFORMS AS THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE WERE WAS NEVER ENGAGED THEN AFTER THE VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 10 MPH THERE IS WARNING SOUND. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10430460 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10994148 · 2017-06-09 (June 9, 2017)
ON MOTHER'S DAY I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN WITH 92K MILES ON IT. WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE CAR WASH I ACCELERATED ON THE GAS TO GET ONTO HWY 29. AS SOON AS I GOT UNTO HWY 29 A CAR SWITCHED FROM THE LEFT LANE TO CROSS OVER IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE TO GET ON TO THE ON RAMP FOR HWY 37 EAST. I PRESSED THE BRAKE TO ENSURE I WOULDN'T HIT HIM. HOWEVER, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE SUV WAS STILL ACCELERATING. SO I LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE GAS PEDDLE WAS STUCK UNDER THE MAT. IT WASN'T. SO PRESSED THE BRAKE HARDER. THE SUV WAS STILL A…
Owner-reported narrative. 92,843 miles reported. Look up ODI 10994148 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10399190 · 2011-05-05 (May 5, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THAT INDICATED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH ON-STAR AND THE ON-STAR REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR HAD CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR WOULD NEED…
Owner-reported narrative. 41,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10399190 at NHTSA ↗