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2009 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

Airbags
60
Other
35
Electrical
20
Structure
13
Engine
13
Latches & Locks
8
Tires
3
Steering
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2021ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
Sep 22, 2017ENGINETHIS ENGINE USES 1 QUART OF OIL IN 750 MILES. THIS IS EXCESSIVE!
Jan 19, 2017ENGINEI WAS NOTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE THAT OIL PRESSURE IS LOW, TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALE...
Nov 30, 2015ENGINEEXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE USE 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOW MANUFACTURER...
Sep 19, 2015ENGINEEXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IS A PROBLEM AFFECTING A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS MODEL IN 2009-2010. CHEV...
Mar 1, 2015ENGINEMY CARS ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE IT WAS ON. THE STABILITRAK LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT BOTH CAM...
Feb 19, 2015ENGINEI HAVE NOTICED OVER THE LAST FEW OIL CHANGES AT EVERY 3000 MILES. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN EXTENSIVE AM...
Jan 23, 2015ENGINEAS I'M SLOWING DOWN MY CAR SHOOTS OUT ALMOST INTO TRAFFIC. IT WORE DOWN BOTH MY FRONT AND REAR BREA...
Jul 14, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, TH...
Mar 26, 2014ENGINENO OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DISPLAY. SHUT OFF ENGINE I HAD TO ADD OIL. I BELIEVE I HAVE THE SAME OIL CO...
Jul 10, 2013ENGINEPURCHASED A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN IN 2010, WITH APPROXIMATELY 26,000 MILES. IT CURRENTLY HAS 64,35...
May 16, 2013ENGINETHE ENGINE IS BURNING 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. *TR
Aug 25, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINPURCHASED CAR JULY 09 BEGIN HAVING PROBLEMS IMMED WITH SEATBELT REPLACED 9/17/09, 11/ 25/09, RADIO L...

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