2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

283 complaints filed with NHTSA.

283
Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES76
POWER TRAIN41
UNKNOWN OR OTHER26
ENGINE25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
STEERING20
SUSPENSION10
STRUCTURE:BODY7
WHEELS7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
SEATS3
SEAT BELTS3
AIR BAGS3

Recalls (6)

16V25600028/04/2016

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control

19V76100024/10/2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is tra

17V03300012/01/2017

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto

17V43700010/07/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Subur

16V65100008/09/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Poli

19V64500006/09/2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Recent Complaints

20250524FireENGINE

While driving on the interstate in Nevada (speed limit of 80MPH) I had my 2016 Suburban throw a rod through the engine block as I was in the left lane passing a Uhual on an incline. The vehicle made a loud bang, lost all engine power and protruded smoke so thick I could not see cars behind me. I was thankfully able to coast to side of the road without being hit. I then exited vehicle and there was a fire in the engine bay which I put out with a gallon of water in the trunk. My mechanic confirm

20250120CrashSERVICE BRAKES

On October 23, 2024, my 2016 Chevrolet Suburban was stopped in a line of traffic on a downhill. As traffic began to move forward, the brakes failed to hold, despite pressure on the brake pedal. This resulted in a low-speed collision with the vehicle in front, which then impacted another vehicle. Component/System: The braking system failed to engage despite pressure on the brake pedal. The vehicle is a total loss; however, documentation of the damage is available through my insurance company, Ne

20220415CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control) and 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) at the dealer; however, the failure recurred after the recalls were repaired with a stiff brake pedal and increased braking effort while driving. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went over a curve and th

Mileage: 111,572

20220415CrashELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control) and 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) at the dealer; however, the failure recurred after the recalls were repaired with a stiff brake pedal and increased braking effort while driving. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went over a curve and th

Mileage: 111,572

20200316STRUCTURE:BODY

THE POWER TAILGATE COMES DOWN WITH SUCH ENERGIZED FORCE THAT MYSELF AS A 5'10" ADULT ATHLETE CANNOT STOP IT. JUST YESTERDAY IT ALMOST DECAPITATED MY 10-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, BRUISED HER HEAD AND STRAINED HER NECK ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO I TOOK THE SUBURBAN IN TO MY DEALER, HENDRICKS CHEVROLET AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. AFTER YESTERDAY'S INCIDENT, I SCHEDULED A SERVICE CALL TO BEING IT BACK ON TOMORROW, MARCH 17TH AND TOLD THEM IF THEY DID NOT FIX IT, WE WOULD WHAT OTHER OW

Mileage: 46,000

20200218CrashPOWER TRAIN

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, TRAMISSION SLIPS OUT AND REVS THE ENGINE. AT INTERSECTIONS SUV DOES NOT MOVE POSING A HAZARD AS VEHICLE HAS NO POWER TO MOVE. INTERMIDITALY VEHICLE LOSES POWER AT SPEED AND HAVING TO STOP AT SIDE OF ROAD.

Mileage: 135,000

20190606CrashSERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT BRIEFLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEN QUICKLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND NETHER WAS THE TWO DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE

Mileage: 28,373

20190516CrashSERVICE BRAKES

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT FOR MY SON'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. AS A APPLIED THE BRAKES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, MY TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP. I ENDED UP HITTING A PARKED CAR AND A CEMENT LIGHT POLE. MY TWO DAUGHTERS WERE IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AND WE WERE UNDERSTANDABLY SHOOK UP AND EMOTIONAL. THE NEXT DAY I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM GM ABOUT THE MECHANICAL VACUUM PUMP OUTPUT MAY DECREASE AT LOW SPEEDS. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIA

Mileage: 56,650

20181227CrashSERVICE BRAKES

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH WITH MY 3 CHILDREN. I CAME TO A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SO STIFF THAT I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN THE INTERSECTION AS I COULD NOT BRAKE AND HAD TO TAKE THE RED LIGHT. I CAME TO A HALT AS I RAN INTO A PARKING LOT MEDIAN. I TOOK IT TO LAKE CHEVROLET AND FOUND THAT I WAS A 105 MILES OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOW I AM LEFT WITH A $1000+ BILL THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF GM WOULD NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OF

Mileage: 90,107

20180809CrashSUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *TT I PASSENGER LATER WENT TO ER FOR WORKUP DUE TO HEAD INJURY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONT

Mileage: 40,000

20180218CrashAIR BAGS

I HAD A VERY BAD ACCIDENT IN DEC 05, 2017 TROUGHT THE HIT , THE HIT WAS SO STRONG , AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN FOR ME AND MY FRIEND, SHE HIT HER HEAD AND KNIE ON THE BOARD I HAD CARDIAC CONTUSION HAD TO STAY AT THE HOSPITAL POLICE WAS SURPRISE THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO ON, AND THE HOSPITAL

20180218CrashSERVICE BRAKES

I HAD A VERY BAD ACCIDENT IN DEC 05, 2017 TROUGHT THE HIT , THE HIT WAS SO STRONG , AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN FOR ME AND MY FRIEND, SHE HIT HER HEAD AND KNIE ON THE BOARD I HAD CARDIAC CONTUSION HAD TO STAY AT THE HOSPITAL POLICE WAS SURPRISE THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO ON, AND THE HOSPITAL

20180218CrashSEAT BELTS

I HAD A VERY BAD ACCIDENT IN DEC 05, 2017 TROUGHT THE HIT , THE HIT WAS SO STRONG , AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN FOR ME AND MY FRIEND, SHE HIT HER HEAD AND KNIE ON THE BOARD I HAD CARDIAC CONTUSION HAD TO STAY AT THE HOSPITAL POLICE WAS SURPRISE THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO ON, AND THE HOSPITAL