2014 Chevrolet SUBURBAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 59 complaints (28.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 8.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 8.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.4% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Unknown Or Other: 17; Air Bags: 15; Electrical System: 7; Structure:Body: 7; Power Train: 5; Suspension: 4; Seats: 3; Service Brakes: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 3
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 24 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2014: 2; 2015: 5; 2016: 7; 2017: 6; 2018: 8; 2019: 5; 2020: 10; 2021: 12; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering 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 10713233 · 2015-04-27 (April 27, 2015)
THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY 2014 SUBURBAN Z-71 4X4, FIRST OCCURRING AT 2735 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 19,367, 19,420, AND 20,435 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: LOSS OF POWER WHILE THE "CHECK ENGINE," "STABILTRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR. THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER READS "TRACTION CONTROL: OFF / STABILTRAK: OFF" FOLLOWED BY "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "SERVICE STABILTRAK." THE READOUT THEN SHOWS "ENGINE POWER REDUCED." THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MAINTAIN H…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,735 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10882643 · 2016-07-05 (July 5, 2016)
AFTER RETURNING FROM A TRIP AND WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED FROM 2 WHEEL DRIVE INTO 4 WHEEL LOW ON ITS OWN. NO ERROR LIGHTS CAME ON. THE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT REFLECT THE CHANGE INTO LOW GEAR. THE TYPICAL CLUNK OF THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING AND DIFFICULTY TURNING ON DRY PAVEMENT WERE VERY EVIDENT. THE TRANSFER CASE WAS SET TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE, NOT AUTO. AFTER THE CAR SAT IN THE LOT FOR APP. 20 MINUTES, WE BACKED UP AND PULLED FORWARD AND THE TRANSFER CASE SWITCHED BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE, AGAIN ON ITS OWN. THIS H…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10882643 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10705914 · 2015-04-15 (April 15, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V614000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10705914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10926641 · 2016-11-17 (November 17, 2016)
I HAVE A 2015 SUBURBAN WHICH HAD ISSUES FROM DAY WHEN MY SUV CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BATTERY. IT HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. IT HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS, I'M ON MY 3RD SET OF TIRES 275/55/20 CROSS CONTACT ECO WHICH YOU ONLY GET 25000 MILES IF BEST. MY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACE BEFORE I HAD 20000 MILES. THE VIBRATION IS ANNOYING AND I'VE CHANGED MY TIRES AGAIN AND IT'S STILL VIBRANTING. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS I NOW REALIZE I' WASN'T GOING CRAZY WITH THE DIZZINESS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10926641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10851485 · 2016-03-24 (March 24, 2016)
THE DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES CRACKED ON THE INSIDE. THE DASH IS GETTING A BIG CRACK ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11096632 · 2018-05-17 (May 17, 2018)
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED, STARTING TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD AND TRAVELLING TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO IMPACT, IT HAS CRACKED ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11096632 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024940 · 2017-09-22 (September 22, 2017)
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT - RADIO NO POWER, DVD NO POWER. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT - STABILITY CONTROL DISPLAYING AFTER POWER RESTORED. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT AND HE VEHICLE STALLED ON 09/21/2017
Owner-reported narrative. 69,719 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10717602 · 2015-05-21 (May 21, 2015)
EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL IS THE PROBLEM. IT IS MOUNTED TOOOOO HIGH, CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF DASH- BOARD AND TOOOO FAR TO THE LEFT. IT MAKES IT VERY, VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE PROPER LEVERAGE TO APPLY, ESPECIALLY IF WEARING BOOTS OR WORK SHOES. WHEN I ENGAGED IT THAT TIME MY ANKLE "POPPED". AT FIRST, THE LOUD NOISE CAUSED ME TO THINK IT CRACKED. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE PERONEAL TENDON HAD SLIPPED OUT OF IT'S ANKLE GROOVE & THE SUPPORTING LIGAMENT WAS NOW STRETCHED & UNABLE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT THE TENDONS & ANKLE. I'VE BEEN GETTING TREATMENT SINCE…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10717602 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11255613 · 2019-09-16 (September 16, 2019)
LOSS OF PEDAL POWER WHEN BRAKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN STOPPED. ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. ISSUE IS ONGOING HAS HAPPENED THE LAST TWO YEARS. HAVE FIXED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON BRAKE SYSTEMS AND IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11255613 at NHTSA ↗