Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
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The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban is associated with 38 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 11 reports (29% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 5.3l 8-cyl, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 23 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 38 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (11 / 29%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 16–23 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| Suburban 4WD Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Suburban 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Suburban 2WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
| Suburban 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Suburban 4WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | 21.9% | ||||
| SUV RWD | 21.2% |
Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard & Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Chevrolet Suburban models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Summary of 38 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2024 Chevrolet Suburban problems & component breakdown (18 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
How many safety recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban have?
The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA records list 38 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 11 filings (29% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban range from 16 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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