2023 Chevrolet Suburban: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
NHTSA has 2 open defect investigations (not a recall). 3 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2023 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Engine & cooling
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Details 25V274000
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.
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 for this recall is N252494000.
- Suspension
A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 23V642000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
- Lights
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 22V903000
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."
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.
2023 Chevrolet Suburban safety investigations and free repairs
Under investigation (not a recall):
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy since Aug 2026
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure since Oct 2025
Ask the seller if the car has had this problem.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- Battery: Certain model years and vehicle makes noted in the table above may have a condition where the battery is at risk for a drain following an over-the-air update.
- Brakes: Certain vehicles may have a âService Trailer Brakeâ message set when a trailer with electric brakes is connected and the driver attempts to use the manual apply slider on switch or depress the brake pedal while towing.
- Seats: Note: Some vehicles may also require the…
- Warranty extension: Certain vehicles may have the Essential Operating and Safety Info Manual missing from the vehicle.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2023 Chevrolet Suburban safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
125 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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