The best and worst Chevrolet Suburban years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Suburbans old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2005–2006, 2014 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007–2008 and 2015–2016 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 Chevrolet Suburban · 33.8 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 114,000 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2008 Chevrolet Suburban · 39.4 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 98,000 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2015 Chevrolet Suburban · 83.6 per 10,000 sold (3.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Master cylinder and booster, typically around 62,550 miles; then body control and other modules.
2016 Chevrolet Suburban · 36.5 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Master cylinder and booster, typically around 64,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2005 Chevrolet Suburban · 10.0 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 92,000 miles.
2006 Chevrolet Suburban · 2.8 per 10,000 sold (0.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 91,500 miles.
2014 Chevrolet Suburban · 10.7 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 51,500 miles.
2020 Chevrolet Suburban · 13.1 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 95,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Suburban year: 23.2 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Suburban?
Among Chevrolet Suburbans old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2015 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 83.6, about 3.6× a typical Chevrolet Suburban year. The 2007–2008 and 2016 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Suburban?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Suburbans from 2005–2022: 2.8, against 23.2 for a typical year. The 2005, 2014 and 2020 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most-reported problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban is master cylinder and booster, typically around 62,550 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chevrolet Suburban years ranked?
The 2023–2024 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.