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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
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Recalls

1 total · 1 to confirm

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Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 10E043000 · Sep 2010

AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
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Owner complaints by system

53 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor7

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 2sudden stalling 2transmission slipping 1
A recent report: STABILITRAK AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING, WARNING CHIME BONG-BONGING, AND DIC SAYS STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE STABILITRAK, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED. RUNNING ROUGH

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11119955 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: CRACKED DASH OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, STATIONARY NOTHING HAPPENED TO CAUSE IT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11186095 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor1

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 1
A recent report: WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND PARKING BRAKE IS STILL ENGAGED THERE IS NOTHING TO WARN YOU AND THE VEHICLE STILL PERFORMS AS THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE WERE WAS NEVER ENGAGED THEN…
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WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND PARKING BRAKE IS STILL ENGAGED THERE IS NOTHING TO WARN YOU AND THE VEHICLE STILL PERFORMS AS THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE WERE WAS NEVER ENGAGED THEN AFTER THE VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 10 MPH THERE IS WARNING SOUND. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10430460 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: THE "CHROME CLAD" WHEELS ON MY 2010 SUBURBAN STARTED SHOWING AIR POCKET AND I NOW KNOW CHEVROLET WENT THE CHEAP ROUTE AND PUT A PLASTIC COVER ON THE WHEELS FOR THE 75TH DIAMOND EDITION 2010…
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THE "CHROME CLAD" WHEELS ON MY 2010 SUBURBAN STARTED SHOWING AIR POCKET AND I NOW KNOW CHEVROLET WENT THE CHEAP ROUTE AND PUT A PLASTIC COVER ON THE WHEELS FOR THE 75TH DIAMOND EDITION 2010 SUBURBANS. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10366873 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor25

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying.

airbags not deploying 5airbags deploying unexpectedly 3
A recent report: CRACKED DASHBOARD MAY CAUSE PLASTIC SHARDS IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11194443 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading11

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

other issues 11
A recent report: THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11152781 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor7

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 4
A recent report: HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF AN AVAILABLE REMEDY AS YET (MAY 03,2019)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11205161 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 53 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2019, roughly 6 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2010 has 53 complaints on file, fewer than the 2011 (80). Of the 5 model years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 we cover, the 2011 has the most (80). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.