Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 12 recalls, 176 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
176
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
21V455000
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehic...
22V036000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehic...
20V792000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon ...
20V811000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Esc...
20V735000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair...
21V739000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The ...
21V421000
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC...
21V190000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with t...
22V617000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles eq...
22V827000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV ...
24V797000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Esc...
25V274000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The failure involved the transmission valve body control valve within the automatic transmission sys... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2021 Chevy Suburban started to have harsh shifting particularly on acceleration and shuddering at hi... |
| May 31, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle stalled during routine driving. Code P129F. I was stranded in 95 degree weather with three s... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission of the 2021 Suburban failed. While operating the vehicle down a state highway, out ... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2021 SUBURBAN LT. Driver side headlamp adjuster failed while driving. Wife struggles to see at night... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Suburban started to have shudder at lower rpm on acceleration. I took it to the dealer and they conf... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Lane departure assist, adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, adaptive high beam, forward ... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Had an engine replacement in dec of 2025 and had to pay for it since wasn’t under warranty or recall... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On Friday, March 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the highway, my 2021 Chevrolet... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The front headlight leaks water which pools inside the led front headlight bezel causing the headlam... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2021 Chevrolet Suburban experienced a sudden and complete engine failure at approximately 79,000 ... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | ENGINE | In April of 2022 with 26k miles my vehicle had its first engine failure, Chevrolet dealership had to... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The check engine and traction control light came on in my car. This was accompanied by a clanking so... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure at 86,000 miles with documented regular oil change and recommended services |
| Feb 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My [XXX] Daughter lost the ability to put the vehicle in reverse while running errands on a Saturda... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while in reverse (R), the vehicl... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving my 2021 Chevrolet Suburban... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | See attached document for complaint. |