2022 Chevrolet Suburban reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 147
- 147 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 50 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,245
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-161
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2020-2024
-65
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
34%
Engine: 50 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
- ENGINE 50
- POWER TRAIN 28
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
4 recalls on record for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 26V085000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V903000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODUL DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V617000 · 2022 · SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
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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 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
NHTSA has 147 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (50 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Chevrolet Suburban units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (50), power train (28), electrical system (17), fuel/propulsion system (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 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.