2019 Chevrolet Suburban problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (31) · Engine (16) · Steering (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 2026-05-07 · campaign 26V289000 · 66 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on
Service Brakes 2019-10-24 · campaign 19V761000 · 652,967 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Seat Belts:rear/Other 2018-09-26 · campaign 18V673000 · 15,800 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
Service bulletins (979)
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 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
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 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5509N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-14 · PIT5509M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 979 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-18 · Engine“vehicle suffered an engine failure, which i believe is same problem as gm suvs made from 2021 to 2024 for which recall exist . engine that failed was 6.2l v8 / l87…”
2026-08-24 · Engine · 124,818 mi“the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed a cylinder misfire and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle…”
2026-07-31 · Power Train“i bought this vehicle in august 202 from bayway chevrolet in pearland, texas. the vehicle is now at 101,703 miles. the vehicle is a 2019 chevy suburban lt with the 8l43 transmission. approximately 1 year ago, we started to have issues with the electronic screens - both the dashboard and the radio screen. the screens freeze, change channels and d…”
2026-07-25 · Engine“oil pressure acting weird. we checked the oil and there were only 2 quarts of oil in truck. i just had an oil change 3 weeks ago. no oil leaks. engine must be burning oil for some reason. …”
2026-07-22 · Power Train · 88,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally hard.…”
2026-07-14 · Seat Belts:pretensioner · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the middle row seat belts failed to retract, and the seat belts became inoperable. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and to two dealers, and the contact was informed that the seat belts could not be replaced because parts were no longer manufactured. the …”
2026-07-14 · Seat Belts“since december 2020, our suburban has been in for seven extended, documented dealership repair events at guaranty chevrolet and simpson chevrolet of garden grove, totaling 192 cumulative days out of service and $47,560.86 in documented repair invoices — approximately 71% of what we paid for the vehicle. those repairs have included a complete transm…”
2026-06-03 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 154,206 mi“odometer fraud. the contact was in the process of purchasing a 2019 chevrolet surburban. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. contact stated the vehicle was a private dealer sale were they garage vehicles at 1524 firestone blvd. la ca 90001. contact stated vehicle was being sold with a milage of 69,430 but it was later discove…”
2026-05-25 · Engine“when i first got this vehicle 2019 brand new off the lot the dealership in newark ohio had to completely rewire it. it took them a month to figure it out. i just replaced the transmission and now the engine is out. a piston rod snapped hit both sides an cracked the sides and the oil pan. …”
2026-05-24 · Electrical System“the rear defroster malfunctioned and caused the rear glass to reach a high temperature, and it started raining outside, and it caused the rear glass to shatter. no known issues before? we come to this conclusion by looking at the black overheating marks on the glass after it shattered. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.