Research · 8 model years
Chevrolet Suburban 1500Every model year, 1996–2013
Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 884 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The 2011 model year has the most complaints (228).
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 118 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 17 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 101 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 17 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 228 | 4 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 170 | 1 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 175 | 6 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 67 | 4 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 | 0 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 | 2 | Not rated | 14 |
- 20130 recalls · 118 complaints · 17 mpg
- 20120 recalls · 101 complaints · 17 mpg
- 20112 recalls · 228 complaints · 17 mpg
- 20101 recall · 170 complaints · 16 mpg
- 20031 recall · 175 complaints · 14 mpg
- 20001 recall · 67 complaints · 14 mpg
- 19970 recalls · 16 complaints · 13 mpg
- 19960 recalls · 9 complaints · 14 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 8, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2010 | 170 |
| 2011 | 228 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 118 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026