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2016 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Common Problems

Ranked from 95 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake system failure resulting in reduced stopping power and brake pedal issues

    50complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system fails, reducing stopping power and causing the brake pedal to feel hard or require excessive force.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical system failures causing dashboard and vehicle functions to intermittently fail

    22complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing intermittent dashboard and vehicle functions such as power steering, air conditioning, and entertainment systems to fail.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Power train issues leading to transmission failure and shuddering

    19complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The power train experiences frequent failures, including transmission shuddering and failure, leading to the vehicle becoming unresponsive.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Steering system issues leading to difficulty in turning and jerking

    14complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system becomes difficult to operate, causing the steering wheel to jerk and lock up at low speeds.

  5. 5

    Engine misfiring and stalling at various speeds

    11complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires and stalls at various speeds, often without warning, affecting the vehicle's performance and reliability.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Transmission Issues Leading to Loss of Power

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions cause the vehicle to lose power, especially at low speeds or when accelerating from a stop.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical System Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical system failures occur, including door locks malfunctioning and navigation systems failing.

  8. 8

    Suspension issues causing the vehicle to drop and lose stability

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The suspension system fails, causing the vehicle to drop and become unstable, especially when turning or driving on uneven surfaces.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.