Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 12 recalls, 200 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
200
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 2026
21V455000
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehic...
22V036000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehic...
20V792000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon ...
20V811000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Esc...
20V735000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair...
21V739000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The ...
21V421000
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC...
21V190000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with t...
22V617000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles eq...
22V827000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV ...
24V797000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Esc...
25V274000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Sudden Loss of Power & Shaking: The misfire itself causes a drastic drop in acceleration. If you are... |
| Sep 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission shutter and hesitates while downshifting. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Our Chevy Suburban High Country suffered sudden engine failure resulting in the vehicle to shake and... |
| Aug 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Another 6.2 Liter Engine Failure in a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban that is not included in the original R... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | ENGINE | This vehicle has been towed approximately 7 times in the last year. For all instances in [XXX] in 20... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Cylinders were misfiring and lifters had to be completely replaced along with pushrod and camshaft. ... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine was initially part of the 6.2L v8 engine recall. The dealer cleared my engine after inspec... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 M... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Fuel pulp module failed on highway. Was told there is not a recall on my VIN even tho online there i... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The radio control unit that controls all the interior features of the car failed due to an over the ... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban used to tow a 30-foot trailer. The contact stated that wh... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Jul 26, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Pulled out in 4 lane traffic. Got almost to 55mph. Vehicle lost all power, slowed down and auto shif... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | ENGINE | While coming to a stop on a highway, the engine started running very rough, shaking the vehicle cons... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, th... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? (... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | COMPONENT: The 10-speed automatic transmission failed on 6/29/26, locking the vehicle completely in ... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The failure involved the transmission valve body control valve within the automatic transmission sys... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2021 Chevy Suburban started to have harsh shifting particularly on acceleration and shuddering at hi... |
| May 31, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle stalled during routine driving. Code P129F. I was stranded in 95 degree weather with three s... |