Total Complaints
7 filings
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 · model year
2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500
7 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010CHEVROLETSUBURBAN 2500 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 SUBURBAN 2500 is air bags with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1) and visibility (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2010 SUBURBAN 2500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recalls (1)
10E04300003/09/2010
EQUIPMENT
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING S
Recent Complaints
20171024AIR BAGS
THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AS EXPLAINED BELOW. ONE OF THESE CRACK IS IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASH. AS THE DASH EXPANDS IN THE HEAT, TYPICALLY IN THE HOT MONTHS OF THE SUMMER, THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH WILL COVER THE AIRBAG PORTION OF THE DASH. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF I DO NOT NOTICE THIS AND THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. I AM AFRAID VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MIGHT BE INJURED BY THE DASH IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNDER THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH OR THAT THEY WILL BE INJURED IF THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. THERE ARE ALSO TWO CRACKS IN THE DASH IN THE AREA OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH ALLOWS A PORTION OF THE DASH TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE MAIN DASHBOARD. THIS PORTION OF THE DASH THAT CAN BE REMOVED CAUSES A PROBLEM ON LONG TRIPS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WILL VIBRATE OUT OF PLACE. MY CONCERN WITH THIS PIECE IS ITS LOCATION IN
Mileage: 53,000
20171024STRUCTURE:BODY
THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AS EXPLAINED BELOW. ONE OF THESE CRACK IS IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASH. AS THE DASH EXPANDS IN THE HEAT, TYPICALLY IN THE HOT MONTHS OF THE SUMMER, THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH WILL COVER THE AIRBAG PORTION OF THE DASH. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF I DO NOT NOTICE THIS AND THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. I AM AFRAID VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MIGHT BE INJURED BY THE DASH IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNDER THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH OR THAT THEY WILL BE INJURED IF THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. THERE ARE ALSO TWO CRACKS IN THE DASH IN THE AREA OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH ALLOWS A PORTION OF THE DASH TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE MAIN DASHBOARD. THIS PORTION OF THE DASH THAT CAN BE REMOVED CAUSES A PROBLEM ON LONG TRIPS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WILL VIBRATE OUT OF PLACE. MY CONCERN WITH THIS PIECE IS ITS LOCATION IN
Mileage: 53,000
20171024STEERING
THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASH OF MY 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AS EXPLAINED BELOW. ONE OF THESE CRACK IS IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASH. AS THE DASH EXPANDS IN THE HEAT, TYPICALLY IN THE HOT MONTHS OF THE SUMMER, THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH WILL COVER THE AIRBAG PORTION OF THE DASH. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF I DO NOT NOTICE THIS AND THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. I AM AFRAID VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MIGHT BE INJURED BY THE DASH IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNDER THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DASH OR THAT THEY WILL BE INJURED IF THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. THERE ARE ALSO TWO CRACKS IN THE DASH IN THE AREA OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH ALLOWS A PORTION OF THE DASH TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE MAIN DASHBOARD. THIS PORTION OF THE DASH THAT CAN BE REMOVED CAUSES A PROBLEM ON LONG TRIPS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WILL VIBRATE OUT OF PLACE. MY CONCERN WITH THIS PIECE IS ITS LOCATION IN
Mileage: 53,000
20161115AIR BAGS
DASH CRACKED, SHARP POINT NEXT TO AIRBAG, POINT CAN RENDER AIRBAG USELESS.
Mileage: 98,750
20160512UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM FRONT TO BACK RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER POSITION AS WELL AS AROUND THE AIRBAG RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER POSITION. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT. HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT I AM DOING. WINDOWS HAVE REFLECTIVE TINT ON THEM AND A VISOR IS USED TO TRY AND KEEP HEAT DOWN INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DASH CRACKED ANYWAY.
20110207VISIBILITY
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD HAS UNEXPECTEDLY FOGGED UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS SEVERELY REDUCES VISIBILITY. THE WINDSHIELD TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO CLEAR WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SET TO HIGH HEAT, HIGH FAN AND FULL DEFROST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 45 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ON EVERY OCCASION IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPPED TO 34F AND THE AIR-CONDITIONING SHUT DOWN. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ON OUR OTHER FLEET VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR. *LN
Mileage: 4,000
20110112SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 TRUCK. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPM REACHED 3500 AND LOCKED. *JB UPDATED 10/20/11.*JB
Compare 2010CHEVROLETSUBURBAN 2500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 have?▼
The 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500?▼
Yes, the 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and VISIBILITY.
Is the 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.