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2022 Chevrolet Suburban problems

Owners filed 127 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA between Jan 2022 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is engine (65).

Complaints
127
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine65
  2. Power train32
  3. Electrical system22
  4. Fuel/propulsion system12
  5. Seat belts6
  6. Engine and engine cooling5
  7. Air bags4
  8. Forward collision avoidance3
  9. Service brakes2
  10. Seats2
  11. Back over prevention2
  12. Latches/locks/linkages1
  13. Wheels1
  14. Suspension1

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 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20223
202312
202414
202548
202650

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

65 reports
“Having the code Reduced Acceleration Drive with Care sign. We brought the vehicle into the dealership. They had the vehicle for two months and did just enough to get the code to go away. Now it is popped back up two more times after they said it was fixed and it happened yet again today.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 3, 2026EngineODI 11775352

Power train

32 reports1 related recall
“Intermittant slow, jerking when shifting gears. In 4wd rear wheels locked up on right hand turn, sliding through intersection. No warning or failure lights. Needs inspection and repair.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 24, 2026Power trainODI 11766657

Electrical system

22 reports1 crash
“This problem isn’t just the 6.2L engine. My 22 Suburban has the 5.3L and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in April 2026. Loud noises and loss of power. Towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the same issues as the 6.2L. The dealership only replaced certain components (gears, rods, camshaft etc.) Parts replaced and vehicle returned a month later but still loss of power and bad idle. New dealership in May 2026, replaced same parts, said faulty parts were used at previous dealership. Vehicle repaired and returned in June2026, a day later new code for service transmission now code thrown and parking break not working. Returned to dealership and said it was a fuel pump module? failed. No vehicle for 3 months and lots of headaches. This recall needs to be extended to the 5.3L engine as well. Needs full replacement, not just repaired. My vehicle still doesn’t run great but Chevy will not honor anymore repairs.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 2, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11761632

Fuel/propulsion system

12 reports
“Vehicle was recalled for loss of propulsion.Pico test was done ,changed oil.6,000 miles later engine locked up on freeway.Engine is in for replacement.2022 suburban 6.2 liter 66,000 miles”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 28, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11747008

Seat belts

6 reports1 crash1 fire1 related recall
““Service safety restraint system” light came on. I feel this is a defect and a serious concern. I’ve seen where others are experiencing the same issue. I bought this vehicle specifically because I wanted to a safe vehicle to drive my 4 children around in.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 28, 2026Air bags, Seat belts, Unknown or otherODI 11714022

Engine and engine cooling

5 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine failed after the message “Drive Carefully - Reduce Acceleration” was displayed and the vehicle then came to a sudden stop. The vehicle was unable to accelerate, and the engine seized. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a blown engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 125,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2026Engine and engine coolingODI 11766930
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.