2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (11) · Visibility/Wiper (3) · Power Train (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Wheels:hub 2026-05-14 · campaign 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 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 N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Service bulletins (435)
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 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. during the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. this is
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIT6477D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary pi was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a gds automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 435 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Suspension · 💥 crash“component: steering & suspension / upper ball joint--catastrophic structural failure: on [xxx], at highway speeds on [xxx], the left front wheel completely separated from the upper control arm due to an instantaneous upper ball joint failure. the left tire turned sideways, locking the steering system. the vehicle was equipped with factory stock sus…”
2026-10-14 · Wheels · 💥 crash“component affected: suspension / steering / wheels / front hub assembly description of the safety defect & incident: proactively brought the vehicle to two separate authorized chevrolet dealerships due to a severe thumping noise when turning the steering wheel. i explicitly stated to service staff that the vehicle felt unstable and unsafe to driv…”
2026-08-31 · Visibility/Wiper“driving down i30 at 70mph and the rear passenger window exploded on my 10 year old child. …”
2026-08-30 · Engine“valve spring broke at approximately 5200 miles. dealer replaced the head. …”
2026-08-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 17,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, a banging noise was heard coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle decelerated. in addition, several warning lights, including the check engine light and the anti-lock braking system light illuminated. the contact pulled over to the si…”
2026-05-18 · Engine“3.0 duramax engine failure at 5900 miles. apparently is from the known thrust bearing issue. mil, cel, tcm illuminated. failure occurred at 60 mph during rush hour traffic. engine is being replaced under warranty. gm should issue recall for the affected lot of this engine.…”
2026-05-17 · Engine“3.0 duramax, thrust bearing engine failure. less than 6000 miles on vehicle. driving at 60 mph when vehicle went into major limp mode. had tcm, charging and coolant lights illuminate. gm is replacing engine under warranty. indicated there was approximately a 2 week engine production window where this issue is being traced back to. gm should i…”
2026-04-20 · Power Train“2025 chevrolet suburban high country. vehicle is parked in my garage. went out in the am and the engine only cranks, will not start. called on star for roadside assistance. sent a tow truck, the vehicle could not be towed due to the electronic transmission. there is no way for an owner to place the transmission in neutral. vehicle is stuck in …”
2026-04-19 · Visibility/Wiper“car was parked (in covered area) when back window shattered sometime after 12pm. car had not been driven in two days and outdoor temperature started at 62 that morning so there were not extreme temperature changes as at the time the window shattered, it was approximately 75 degrees. no apparent reason for breakage as we live in a secluded area and …”
2026-03-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,203 mi“the contact owns a 2025 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a yellow triangle warning icon was displayed, and a message to "please add oil" was displayed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a broken part and oil was leaking oil onto the oil filter. the vehicle was repaired. the contact state…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.