2010 Chevrolet SUBURBAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
117 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 74 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 117 complaints (44.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 10 | 8.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 4.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.9% |
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 | 52 |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Structure:Body | 21 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
Air Bags: 52; Unknown Or Other: 46; Structure:Body: 21; Electrical System: 7; Engine: 6; Structure: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 21 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 23 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 21; 100,000 to 149,999: 23; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (23). 43 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 2; 2014: 7; 2015: 7; 2016: 28; 2017: 22; 2018: 12; 2019: 16; 2020: 12; 2021: 5; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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 10610174 · 2014-07-13 (July 13, 2014)
CRACK DASHBOARD IN THE AIRBAG CORNER, TWO DAYS AFTER ONE MORE IN THE MIDDLE THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10610174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10659976 · 2014-11-21 (November 21, 2014)
THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A CRACK APPROX 8 INCHES LONG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BEHIND STEERING COLUMN. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE HEAT WAS TURNED ON TO DEFROST WINDOW. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THE AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY PIECES OF THE DASH COULD BE SENT FLYING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE INJURIES. GM DOES NOT WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10659976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10704626 · 2015-04-09 (April 9, 2015)
ELECTRICAL IS DASH IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO MESS UP. IT SWITCHES FROM RADIO TO USB TO CD TO AUX, WILL NOT STAY ON JUST ONE OF THEM MAKING LISTENING TO RADIO NOT POSSIBLE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WITH A MESSAGE SAYING CHECK AIR BAG. THE TIRE MONITOR LIGHT STAYS ON AND DON'T KNOW WHY. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY, HAD THIS CHECKED OUT AND IT WOULDN'T GIVE THEM A CODE SO CHEVY COULDN'T FIX IT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A LOT GOING AND WOULD LOVE FOR IT BE FIXED. I ALSO SEEN THAT STARTING IN 2011 THERE IS RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE FOR EL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10704626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10760697 · 2015-09-01 (September 1, 2015)
8-10-15 DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY BUT SAFELY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO START AFTER A MINUTE AND DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO JACK WILLIAMS CHEVROLET IN ST. AUGUSTINE FLA. THEY DIAGNOSED A BATTERY THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (NO INDICATION OF CHECK ENGINE CODE ON RECEIPT JUST BATTERY TESTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED) DROVE FOR A WEEK WITH NO PROBLEM THEN LEFT FOR MY HOME IN PENNSYLVANIA. IN VIRGINIA AFTER REFUELING AND ABOUT READ…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,407 miles reported. Look up ODI 10760697 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11362335 · 2020-10-02 (October 2, 2020)
2010 5.3L ENGINE CONSUMES OIL AT AN EXCESSIVE RATE. THE LACK OF A LOW OIL WARNING HAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE RUN WITHOUT OIL FOR EXCESSIVE PERIODS OF TIME. ENGINE ISSUES INCLUDE STALLING AND INABILITY TO START VEHICLE UNTIL DIAGNOSED BY MECHANIC AS BEING VOID OF OIL. OIL CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN AS HIGH AS 100% WITHIN A SIX MONTH PERIOD AFTER COMPLETING A CERTIFIED OIL CHANGE BY ASE PROFESSIONALS.
Owner-reported narrative. 155,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11362335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11726397 · 2026-03-23 (March 23, 2026)
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven; however, approximately one minute later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a nearby parking lot. A certified mechanic arrived and inspected the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with rod bearing failure, which caused damage to the engine. The vehicle was driven to the residence, and the contact was advised not to dr…
Owner-reported narrative. 242,765 miles reported. Look up ODI 11726397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11058491 · 2018-01-04 (January 4, 2018)
2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN......CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, WENT TO THE CHEVY DEALER, IT SCANNED AS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE PART# 2087716 AND ALSO THE ABS, BRAKE LIGHT, STABILTRAK AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER, THIS SCANNED AS ELECTONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACED AT THE DEALER AND HAVE FOUND A RECALL BULLETIN FOR THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS IS VIN SPECIFIC?? SO I WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED UNDER THE GM RECALL NO14515B .
Owner-reported narrative. 157,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11058491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11569806 · 2024-02-04 (February 4, 2024)
*From day one of purchase there is a random, frequent loud buzzing/whining through the speakers(with our without the radio on). Dealership had no idea how to fix and Chevrolet said there was no known issue, so no help. *The running lights constantly short out. We continually replace them and they short out again! *We have replaced all four door handles! Cheap chrome plastic is not going to hold up. These should actually be metal to insure holding up! *The tires seem too big since they rub the fender well if you cut sharply to either side.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11569806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10902977 · 2016-09-01 (September 1, 2016)
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, I HAD JUST TURNED ONTO A CITY STREET FROM A SHOPPING CENTER AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THEIR WAS NOT ANY WARNING THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE UP UNTIL THAT POINT. THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING ON GAS. ME AND MY CHILDREN CAME VERY CLOSE TO GETTING HIT, WE WERE SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. NO WARNING SIGNS OF THIS. I HAD TO GET THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. I DIDN'T PLAN ON SPENDING 4000 DOLLARS ON A 2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10902977 at NHTSA ↗