2011 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Air Bags (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (310)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-16 · PIT4506J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of heavy duty trucks and utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. tire pressures being set to the "tire and loading label" will ensure the safe handling and ride characteristics of the
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 310 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-10-17 · Air Bags“2011 chevrolet silverado k2500hd ltz. consumer writes in regard to takata airbag recall notice #49151. consumer request to know when part will be made available. *as *js…”
2019-06-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 145,000 mi“from 2017-present engine light is on and has code p0455. while driving down the road vehicle drives a bit rough and on at least 8 occasions it has lost power while driving down the road. almost feels like its going to shut off. three smoke tests were done, one at a chevrolet dealer in 2017. so far auto repair shops have replaced 1)gas cap, 2) purge…”
2019-02-23 · Visibility/Wiper · 97,000 mi“the dashboard is falling apart and should a crash happen chunks of plastic could go flying through the interior. the upper dashboard right below the windshield cracks and falls apart. when moving or going over a bump it makes noise rattling around. tried to go to the dealership but it's not covered as the vehicle is just out of warranty.…”
2018-11-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 120,000 mi“engine light on vehicle runs rough/sputters while going down road. took to 3 mechanics including gm dealer. all stated emissions codes. 1st mechanic replaced purge valve. light came back on. same mechanic did smoke test and replaced purge valve stating it must have been faulty. light came back on. chevy dealer replaced purge valve. light came back …”
2017-10-23 · Air Bags“takata recall - unable to get repairs. dealers have no information.…”
2017-06-07 · Structure:body“the dashboard is cracking and can be potentially dangerous if the airbag deploys. if the airbag deploys the cracked dash could become multiple projectile missles.…”
2016-12-02 · Unknown Or Other · 53,000 mi“this vehicle has been garaged since it was new yet the dash board has cracks everywhere. there are cracks around the passenger side air bag which i am concerned for my passengers safety as it may be possible if the air bag were to deploy, plastic shrapnel from the defective dash may fly and injure someone.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.