2018 Chevrolet Suburban reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 111
- 87 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 18 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 4 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,900
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-197
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2016-2020
-176
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
16%
Engine: 18 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
- ENGINE 18
- POWER TRAIN 15
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
- SERVICE BRAKES 12
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
4 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 26V289000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V645000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to sto
- NHTSA 19V761000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side
- NHTSA 18V673000 · 2018 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Suburban units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA has 111 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (18 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Suburban units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (18), power train (15), electrical system (14), service brakes (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.