2022 Chevrolet Suburban problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (42) · Power Train (30) · Fuel/Propulsion System (8)
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21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body 2026-02-13 · campaign 26V085000 · 43,743 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2022-12-08 · campaign 22V903000 · 740,108 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2022-08-11 · campaign 22V617000 · 484,155 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462
Service bulletins (1,176)
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-23 · N262558690-02 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-16 · N262558690 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · PIT5801F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system.
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-01 · N262558690-01 · Emissions
emission recall. general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,176 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Engine“the fuel pump control module failed, causing the engine to stop. …”
2026-09-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine failed after the message “drive carefully - reduce acceleration” was displayed and the vehicle then came to a sudden stop. the vehicle was unable to accelerate, and the engine seized. the contact replaced the battery, but the failur…”
2026-09-24 · Power Train“intermittant slow, jerking when shifting gears. in 4wd rear wheels locked up on right hand turn, sliding through intersection. no warning or failure lights. needs inspection and repair.…”
2026-09-18 · Engine“while towing a light trailer (~3,000 lbs) through the mountains on an interstate, my 2022 suburban with the 6.2 engine suddenly got hot and shut off. there were no symptoms of the engine having any issues, it had been running well the whole trip. the temperature gauge went from normal to very hot in a very short time. i was not able to get it to…”
2026-09-18 · Power Train“2022 chevrolet suburban, 3.0l duramax diesel, 10-speed automatic, purchased march 2022, approx. 122,000 miles. in early august 2026 the transmission began shuddering at low speeds. reported to the selling and servicing chevrolet dealer on 08/11/2026 at 118,892 miles. no transmission diagnosis was performed; the dealer's written estimate recommended…”
2026-09-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this problem isn’t just the 6.2l engine. my 22 suburban has the 5.3l and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in april 2026. loud noises and loss of power. towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the same issues as the 6.2l. the dealership only replaced certain components (gears, rods, camshaft etc.) parts replaced and vehicle r…”
2026-09-01 · Engine · 53,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 chevrolet suburban. the contact received an unknown recall. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and while parked at the dealer, it was determined that there were metal shavings in the oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but a failure occurred 4,000 miles, two mont…”
2026-08-31 · Engine“the engine seized as we were driving 65mph on the highway on a family trip. had no warning sings or any dashboard lights come on. the vehicle just put itself in neutral and we coasted down the road until we came to a complete stop. had the recall done a year ago for it. the dealer confirmed now that it was a catastrophic engine failure. …”
2026-08-31 · Engine · 61,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle shut off while displaying "service transmission now unable to shift soon" and "engine power is reduced" warning messages. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was previously inspected under nhtsa campaign number: 25v274000 (engine …”
2026-08-31 · Power Train“just for information purposes, i have been an ase certified master automotive technician for 30 years. as i was accelerating onto the highway, my transmission downshifted hard, throwing everything forward. it then went into limp mode with “ses” light on. i was able to drive it home stuck in one gear. the next morning i tried to drive the truck. it…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.