2022 Chevrolet SUBURBAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
119 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
55,583 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 60 of 119 complaints (50.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 21 | 17.6% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 13.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 5.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 60 |
| Power Train | 30 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
Engine: 60; Power Train: 30; Electrical System: 20; Fuel/Propulsion System: 12; Unknown Or Other: 10; Seat Belts: 6; Air Bags: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 99 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 48 |
| 2026 | 42 |
2022: 3; 2023: 12; 2024: 14; 2025: 48; 2026: 42
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 21 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 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 11575296 · 2024-03-04 (March 4, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The message to restart the vehicle was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the Auto START/STOP feature was enabled and disabled. The failure forced the contact's wife to shift into park or neutral before the vehicle would restart. The failure occurred several times while the contact's wife was driving the vehicle several times and stopping at the red light when the vehicle sta…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11575296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11626024 · 2024-11-18 (November 18, 2024)
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION BANGS AT 50-65MPH SO MUCH SO THAT THE VEHICLE GOES INTO LIMP MODE. CODE APPEAR ON DASH, MUST SHUT TRUCK OFF AND WAIT ON SIDE OF ROAD TIL GOES BACK TO NORMAL IDLE. RESTART VEHICLE, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON FOR THE NEXT 3 STARTS THEN CLEARS TIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11626024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11511738 · 2023-03-14 (March 14, 2023)
2022 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE STALLING, ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LIGHT AND LOUD RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11511738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11486651 · 2022-09-27 (September 27, 2022)
When I started up the vehicle with the key fab button I noticed the cabin air blower came on as normal however when we went to the cockpit we noticed the engine was not running. When we went to start the vehicle (holding break and pressing start button) the dashboard started the Z71 launch sequence and then went to a dashboard as if I was in the normal drive mode however the dashboard was extremely dimly lit as if the backlight was not on and the engine still was not running. After several attempts to start using the brake+start button method …
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Owner report 11552641 · 2023-10-30 (October 30, 2023)
Had an issue where the main front digital cluster went black upon a start-up and drive. No speedometer, engine status, gear status or anything. Shutting the car on and off did not correct the problem. Contacted dealer and advised to bring in. I chose to disconnect the battery rebooting the vehicles BOM. Issue resolved after a vehicle reboot. This is a serious software issue.
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Owner report 11560689 · 2023-12-18 (December 18, 2023)
Vehicle became disabled and will not start due to failed fuel pump control module. This could be very dangerous if this would have happened in traffic; or, if vehicle occupants became stranded in an unsafe area. Vehicle must be towed to dealership to affect repair.
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Owner report 11638186 · 2025-01-24 (January 24, 2025)
While driving my vehicle, it suddenly shook, a vibration started, and then the car began misfiring. It wouldn’t accelerate, kept shaking, and several warning lights appeared on the dashboard, such as Engine, Traction, and ESC. At that time, I was with my two sons, aged [XXX] and [XXX] . We were turning onto an empty and quiet street, so our safety was not at risk. However, if this had happened in heavy traffic, it could have posed a significant danger, as the vehicle’s power dropped dramatically, and it all happened very suddenly. I took the …
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Owner report 11668455 · 2025-06-22 (June 22, 2025)
A. The Emergency Brake system, The Anti-Collision Sensor, The vibrating Driver's seat Alert, The dashboard Collision Alert lightening......All of these gave no alert prior to the collision. B.The failure of the safety devices prevented from me from avoiding a collision that was cause by the other driver (Police report available for your peruse) C. They inspected and denied any liability for any failure of their safety devices (And my question to them is if any these are functioning properly as said, then there wouldn't be any collision ) D. Yes…
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Owner report 11524772 · 2023-06-01 (June 1, 2023)
the steering wheel heater turned on unexpectedly (it was 70 degrees outside) when I started the car this morning. The wheel was hot to the touch. To turn it off I had to turn it on and then off again. I am worried it may have a short or be a fire hazard if it is on all the time or without being turned on by a sensor or the driver.
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Owner report 11588593 · 2024-05-13 (May 13, 2024)
Engine failure at 27k miles on a highway going highway speeds (45-50 MPH). This failure happened on a night when it was 5 degrees and dropping, vehicle full of my family + my parents. Complete engine failure, no way to run heat or move the vehicle at all. Engine failure #2 at 37k miles while driving down a 2 lane road, was able to pull into an apartment complex Complete vehicle infotainment failure, not able to use handsfree device, backup cameras, front and rear safety sensors. Engine failure #3 at 65k miles on a 4 lane highway going 65-7…
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