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2018 Chevrolet Suburban
The 2018 Chevrolet Suburban appears in 4 NHTSA recall campaigns (power train, service brakes and service brakes, hydraulic) and in 5 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is air bags: 200 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 27.2 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 54.6 per 1,000 for the Chevrolet Suburban line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 139.9 complaints per model year across the 47 Chevrolet Suburban model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (4); the most recent in the file is dated 13 Mar 2019.
NHTSA carries a "do not drive" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Consequence: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 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 N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Filed by General Motors, LLC (manufacturer campaign N262557620).
Defect, as filed: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign N192261050); components: service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring; electronic stability control (esc).
Defect, as filed: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign N192268490).
Defect, as filed: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign 18315).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Suburban line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 200 | 54.6 | 27.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 200 | 6 | 54.3 |
| Seat Belts | 200 | 23.4 | 14.4 |
| Engine | 200 | 15.3 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 200 | 75.9 | 106.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 200 | 54.6 | 27.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 200 | 6 | 54.3 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 200 | 23.4 | 14.4 |
| Engine | 1 | 200 | 15.3 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 200 | 75.9 | 106.9 |
5 unique complaints, 5 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Chevrolet Suburban model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1978 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1979 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1981 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 364 |
| 1982 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 148 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 6 | — |
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 9 | — |
| 1986 NHTSA | 0 | 7 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 18 | — |
| 1988 | 3 | 30 | 2,044,521 |
| 1989 | 3 | 62 | 2,648,451 |
| 1990 | 3 | 54 | 2,648,451 |
| 1991 | 3 | 51 | 2,076,840 |
| 1992 | 3 | 189 | 2,044,421 |
| 1993 | 0 | 499 | — |
| 1994 | 3 | 856 | 4,302,048 |
| 1995 | 6 | 456 | 3,746,610 |
| 1996 | 3 | 360 | 3,692,465 |
| 1997 | 2 | 412 | 2,263,047 |
| 1998 | 2 | 201 | 508,308 |
| 1999 | 1 | 626 | 279,132 |
| 2000 | 8 | 279 | 3,720,714 |
| 2001 | 6 | 436 | 1,730,729 |
| 2002 | 2 | 274 | 1,357,392 |
| 2003 | 5 | 290 | 1,438,214 |
| 2004 | 4 | 196 | 1,544,549 |
| 2005 | 6 | 111 | 1,484,678 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 1 | 19 | 32,068 |
| 2007 | 4 | 222 | 5,421,100 |
| 2008 | 4 | 159 | 5,421,100 |
| 2009 | 5 | 68 | 5,283,079 |
| 2010 | 3 | 83 | 5,111,926 |
| 2011 | 3 | 112 | 4,503,592 |
| 2012 | 4 | 72 | 2,153,124 |
| 2013 | 4 | 67 | 2,631,647 |
| 2014 | 3 | 29 | 1,884,445 |
| 2015 | 11 | 226 | 9,692,684 |
| 2016 | 6 | 62 | 7,794,483 |
| 2017 | 5 | 18 | 7,750,128 |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 4,125,552 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 668,833 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 687,373 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 2,932,374 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,865,577 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,337,868 |
| 2024 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 597,571 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chevrolet Suburban model years · Chevrolet: 177 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V289000, was reported to NHTSA on 7 May 2026 and concerns power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive). Across all model years the Chevrolet Suburban line has 82 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban complain about most?
Air Bags: 1 of 5 component mentions (200 per 1,000). Next is fuel/propulsion system with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.