AI Damage2022 Chevrolet Suburban: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. The maker issued 1,176 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 124
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1,176
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 26% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 3% of all complaints
- 8 Forward collision avoidance 2% of all complaints
- Engine: 62 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 79.
- Powertrain: 32 complaints (26% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 125.
- Electrical system: 22 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 341.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 12 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Seat belts: 6 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.3 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 2 complaints
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 14 complaints
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 5 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 124 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 62 | 0 | 79 |
| Powertrain | 32 | 0 | 125 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 | 341 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 | 21 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 214 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 29 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 35 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
This is the second Chevrolet Suburban we have owned. In both cars, the middle seat of the 2nd and 3rd row bench seats are missing a head rest. This could result in a severe neck injury to the passenger in a car accident. How is Chevrolet allowed to roll out these cars from the factory with this obvious safety defect?
The contact stated that all the front air bags deployed, however, the wife told him that the passenger side air bag had begun to emit smoke after deploying and then a fire started. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopped after the impact and that his wife was having difficulty unbuckling her seat belt.
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.
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.
In early August 2026 the transmission began shuddering at low speeds. Reported to the selling and servicing Chevrolet dealer on 08/11/2026 at 118,892 miles. No transmission diagnosis was performed; the dealer's written estimate recommended spark plugs on a diesel engine. The condition worsened.
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 contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and then stalled. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway and was inspected. The vehicle was then towed to a different dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 489 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Suburban has 53 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 124, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall
Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control…
- This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- Emission Recall
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not working after the…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not working after the BCM goes asleep. Advise dealership it is working as designed.
- This preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message and DTC C055F due…
This preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message and DTC C055F due to a low battery condition. Dealer are to inspect the battery, battery connections and for any aftermarket devices.
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- This Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer message
NHTSA lists 1,176 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 124. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (27%), engine failure or replacement (22%), loss of power / limp mode (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA lists 1,176 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.