Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 61 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
61
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | ENGINE | In April of 2022 with 26k miles my vehicle had its first engine failure, Chevrolet dealership had to... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure at 86,000 miles with documented regular oil change and recommended services |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | See attached document for complaint. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving, the engine malfunctioned. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms pr... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving the Engine warning light, service ESC light, and collision light all came on and an en... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle was taken in to shop due to recall recommendation I received in GM app for fuel pump cont... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ENGINE | On January 13, 2026, the engine in my Suburban failed suddenly and completely, rendering the vehicle... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ENGINE | The car was driving at 60 MPH on a regular commute to work and the car was stalling and shaking and ... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Went into limp mode on 11/6/25, took to the dealership where they found metal shavings in the oil du... |
| Nov 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle experienced sudden engine malfunction including rough idle, hard misfire, and flashing check... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE | We have a defective engine that stopped working after 120 miles. We can drive the car because it ca... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine is shaking like a bearing is going out, I've seen multiple recalls on this engine but for som... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. To Whom It May Concern, I am writing regarding the recall on ... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine while driving completely seized up. Crank shaft, cam shaft and oil pump water pump replaced. ... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving along on a city street, the check engine light came on. Once I turned onto the highwa... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine light comes on and now flashes. The service traction control and esc comes on. The whole vehi... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving when I received messages saying service ESC, Forward collision System Unavailable, & S... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ENGINE | My suburban is 4 years old and needs a new engine. The dealership is seeing a lot of 21's with the s... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Was driving about 45 mph on 2 lane road. All of a sudden, without warning we lost power (had no pr... |