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2021 Chevrolet Suburban Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 174 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Chevrolet Suburban

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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35/100

Avoid This Year — 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
174
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Chevrolet Suburban (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V455000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V036000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V792000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V811000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V739000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V421000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V190000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V617000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V827000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

Based on 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
56
Power Train
31
Fuel/propulsion System
16
Electrical System
12
Unknown Or Other
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
Fuel System
7
Service Brakes
7
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Chevrolet Suburban — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 174 complaints 2022 102 complaints 2023 104 complaints 2024 35 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 12 recalls and 174 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban have?
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban are: Engine, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban safe to buy?
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Suburban should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Suburban are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.