Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Suburban
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 22.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 24.4 for the Chevrolet Suburban. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Equinox
22.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Chevrolet Suburban
- Complaints
- 8,236
- Sold
- 3,684,949
- Recall campaigns
- 23
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2017, 2019 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Chevrolet Suburban
24.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Chevrolet Equinox
- Complaints
- 2,551
- Sold
- 1,045,356
- Recall campaigns
- 41
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2015–2016. Fewest: 2005–2006, 2014 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 78,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 73,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 83,500 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 63,000 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 113,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Chevrolet Suburban?
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 22.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Suburban has 24.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Suburban?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Suburban is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 78,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Suburban years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Equinox: 2006–2008 and 2010; Chevrolet Suburban: 2007–2008 and 2015–2016.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.