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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Suburban? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 12 recalls in this group, spanning seat and belt hardware, steering assistance, fuel delivery, driveshaft failure, rear wheel lockup, and engine failure. Lighting and airbag warning light issues also appear. Its 192 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by 83 engine, 36 power train, and 22 fuel/propulsion reports. The record includes 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Engine and driveline service documentation is particularly relevant alongside restraint recall completion.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of applicable seat, seat belt, and buckle recalls.
- Request engine, fuel pump, driveshaft, and rear wheel lockup recall records.
- Ask about steering assistance faults and warning light repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon Front Seat Bolt Issue | Seats | high |
| Chevrolet and GMC Trucks and SUVs Seat Belt Bracket Issue | Seat Belts | high |
| GM Vehicles Seat Belt May Use Wrong Bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon Third-Row Seat Belts May Break | Seat Belts | high |
| GM SUVs: Software Issue May Cut Power Steering | Steering | high |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon Fuel Pump May Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUV Driveshaft May Fail | Power Train | high |
| GM SUVs Third-Row Seat Belt Buckle Rivet Flaw | Seat Belts | high |
| GM SUVs: Daytime Running Lights May Not Turn Off | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Diesel GM trucks, SUVs risk rear wheel lock-up | Power Train | high |
| GM Trucks and SUVs Engine May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| GM vehicles' airbag warning light works inconsistently | AIR Bags | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
192 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 83 | Yes |
| Power Train | 36 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 32 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 17 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 11 | None found |