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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
147
Latest campaign
Apr 24, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Apr 24, 2025
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 12, 2024
Suspension1Sep 20, 2023
Exterior lighting1Dec 8, 2022

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
2Fixable over the air
Apr 24, 2025Latest campaign
Apr 24, 202525V274000

Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V274000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Suburban
Campaign
NHTSA 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Sep 12, 202424V674000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning lamp

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V674000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Filed under
Suburban 1500
Campaign
NHTSA 24V674000 · Sep 12, 2024
Sep 20, 202323V642000

Suspension: rear

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V642000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Suburban
Campaign
NHTSA 23V642000 · Sep 20, 2023
Dec 8, 202222V903000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module software

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 22V903000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Suburban
Campaign
NHTSA 22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Suburban, Suburban 1500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component147

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
147Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine7954000
Power train2215000
Electrical system1712000
Unknown or other1510101
Engine and engine cooling96000
Fuel/propulsion system96000
Service brakes75000
Structure64002
Visibility/wiper64000
Forward collision avoidance53000
Seat belts43001
Steering32000
Vehicle speed control21000
Wheels21000
Suspension21000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Suburban, Suburban 1500.

Latest reports

  • Vehicle speed control

    “As I was driving on the Highway. My speed was approximately 65 MPH. The suburban slowed itself down and flashed on the driver screen "slow down/reduced acceleration".”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771305
  • Power train

    “I was driving south on Highway 395 with 2 of my friends on our way home from vacation, which is a 2 lane road in the mountains. About 45 miles north of Victorville, CA.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770951
  • Power train

    “Transmission / Electronic Shifter Control While attempting to operate my 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, the vehicle suddenly suffered a complete transmission shift lockout, displaying a critical driver alert on the dashboard…”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770500

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2023 Chevrolet Suburban recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recent, 25V274000 (reported April 24, 2025), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 79 complaints out of 147 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Chevrolet Suburban?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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