Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has 25 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
25
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On Friday, March 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the highway, my 2021 Chevrolet... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2021 Chevrolet Suburban experienced a sudden and complete engine failure at approximately 79,000 ... |
| 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 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle will not go in reverse. |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Rear Axle is grinding. Took vehicle into dealer and it is the well documented rear axle issue but t... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a 2021 Chevy Suburban with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. At 7k miles, we have lost propulsion, le... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Engine is skipping when in reverse. |
| May 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle started rumbling/vibrating/shaking when getting up to speed and at a consistent speed. B... |
| May 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | Sat may 3rd We went for tire change from that date since that day, every time we try to start the ca... |
| Mar 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | History of transmission shifting issues shortly after purchase (CPO from Dealership). Vehicle was ta... |
| Mar 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | After making a left turn on the street and picking up speed to 30mph the vehicle suddenly almost sto... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving at normal highway speed, the vehicle speed is suddenly reduced and it feels and sounds... |
| Feb 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle suddenly died and wont restart. The fuel control module was previously replaced. There was a... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Hi, my name is [XXX] . I have two major issues with my 2021 Chevrolet Suburban: The value body fail... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Rear drive shaft friction Message on the display read: Service Transmission Now Unable to Shift Soon |
| Nov 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Connecting rod bearing failure at 62,000 miles |
| Jun 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Has been in the dealer multiple times for very hard shifting issues. Jerks when shifting gears from ... |
| Mar 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Originally we had an engine light come on upon the engine chugging and the vehicle lunging forward a... |