78 of the
10,571 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Suburban
are about the wheels —
1% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2002.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the front passenger’s and rear driver’s side rims were cracked. The front passenger’s side rim was replaced by the dealer under warranty, while the rear driver’s side rim was replaced with an aftermarket part. The manufacturer was notified of the failures but declined assistance. The owner expressed concerns that the remaining factory rims might also crack and were prone to failure while driving. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11753928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Having reviewed online your safety recall number N252536750, I am experiencing the same issue (right rear wheel occasionally locks when starting from a standstill and turning right). It only lasts about 1 or 2 seconds while accelerating. However, when I discussed this with my Chevrolet Dealer, I was told that according to the VIN for my 2022 Suburban 3.0L Diesel, I am not part of that recall. I plan to take it to the Chevrolet Dealer very soon for more analysis. However, I wanted to bring this to your attention, as it could be hazardous. I have not gotten any dash warning messages. Thank you.
NHTSA complaint #11733082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wheels 22" Chrome upgrade from the standard wheels from the factory The tire bead where the chrome meets the interior alloy metal corrodes. Thetires start losing air pressure. The tires should be 35 PSI. The front tire dropped to 23 PSI making sterring pull to the right. This is a problem with all 4 tires on the 2018 Chev Suburban Premier. I need to check tire pressure weekly
NHTSA complaint #11693400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Various times while I was driving my 5 kids have I had an issue with the brakes and having to over compensate to pump brakes to get them to stop in time or at all. Very scary
NHTSA complaint #11658174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
[XXX] DIAGNOSE UNITS: 1.00 TECH(S) :1244 CUSTOMER STATES VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH, MAKING A NOISE WHILE DRIVING COMING FROM THE REAR, PLEASE CHECK & ADVISE, FEELS LIKE RIGHT REAR WHEEL IS RUBBING checked over and found noise to be coming from rear differential. found bulletin #21-NA-028 for rear axle moan type noise on turns. followed service procedure per bulletin and drained and refilled rear diff service multiple times to correct customer concern. test drove vehicle after repair and noise is no longer present at this time. May be necessary to Drive vehicle multiple times to work lubricant into clutch pack. may require 1 more drain and refill if noise returns. If hesitation is still felt, recommend getting appointment set up for transmission diagnostic ARTS - - 0B # 1 - QTY - - - FP - NUMBER - [X] [XXX] -DESCRIPTION OIL 8.800 LIST PRICE-UNIT PRICE- $58.43 $58.43 JOB # 1 TOTAL PARTS JOB # 1 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 179.00 $350.58 $350.58 $529.58 J# [XXX] *REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNITS: TECH(S) :1244 268.80 Added Operation [XXX] @ 03/05/2025 15:01) CUSTOMER REQUESTS PERFORM SYNTHETIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE 3*#[XXX]& #[XXX] (07/22 AT TEMPERATURES OF 300 DEGREES & UP, TREMENDOUS STRESS IS PLACED ON THE DRIVE TRAIN LUBRICANTS. CONSEQUENTLY, THERMAL BREAKDOWN & DEPOSIT FORMATION HAVE BECOME COMMON, SHORTENING THE LIFE OF GEAR LUBRICANTS & THE COMPONENTS THEY ARE [XXX] SUPPOSED TO PROTECT. PERFORMED SYNTHETIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE AND ADDED CONDITIONERS. INVE ARTS QTY - - - FP -NUMBER- -DESCRIPTION- - LIST PRICE-UNIT PRICE- ERANG JOB # 3 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 Company JOB # 3 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS $268.80 I am very disappointed at this dealership because they turn in the car and the problem is steel the same and they charge me $730.11 for a work that it was not done 😡 RADLEY CHEVROLET 11301 PATRIOT HWY FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22408 (540) 898-4000 WWW.RADLEYCHEVROLET.COM RADLEY CHEVROLET [XXX] Certified Service INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED
NHTSA complaint #11647131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The 22 inch rims on my vehicle are cast aluminum I'm assuming. I have had several cracks causing me to rapidly loose air on the tires while driving at highway speeds. I have had three cracks in different rims within the last week and have had the rims repaired twice. The vehicle has 75k miles on it. This is a major concern and safety issue. I've never seen that many cracks happen at once. Some say well your hitting potholes but that isn't the case here.
NHTSA complaint #11620782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rims keep cracking on the inside where the tire is sealed. This has happen a total of three times to both front and rear passenger side. Tire pressures are 36psi as recommended by manufacturer. No major pot holes or other road hazards have been hit.
NHTSA complaint #11620213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rim corrosion resulting in loss of air pressure. The inner portion of the rim is corroding causing the tires to loose pressure. Depending on the amount of corrosion this could lead to a catastrophic failure at some point due to sudden loss of pressure. I took my vehicle to a tire shop thinking there was a puncture causing it to loose pressure. The manager explained to me that the pressure loss was due to corrosion of the alloy rim and that it is common with Chevrolet vehicles with factory alloy rims. The only solution to the problem is to have the rims possibly refurbished or replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11619653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
When driving at highway speeds or even around town the vehicle randomly jerks to one side or another alignment was just done and was told all was good tires are new Pitman armor place ball joints replaced still having the issue of it darting specially when going around curves it wants to pull vehicle to the ditch and I look like I am driving drunk which I'm not I've had my mechanic try to inspect the issue he couldn't find it I heard they're made possibly be a TSB out for it but it's hidden
NHTSA complaint #11507298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
With cruise control activated, at least 10 times since I bought this expensive vehicle the automated emergency braking activated at highway speeds - causing the vehicle to full brake without warning and nearly causing an accident each time (handling risk and risk of being impacted from behind by a following vehicle). I have formally reported this issue to dealers in MN and MT, and they only thing they said was they could not duplicate the condition during brief test rides and this was not a know problem. I personally know this was a known problem and GM did a safety recall for this condition on MY15-20 Suburbans. This condition is definitely an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. In additional, the original tires supplied by GM (Firestone) failed under normal driving conditions after only about 35,000 miles, and both GM and Firestone denied there was any warranty coverage. Since then, new Les Schwab tires failed at about the same mileage. Something is obviously not right with this vehicle, and this condition is also an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. Finally, last week my front passenger wheel cracked. I have not hit anything significantly hard with that wheel - but it is nonetheless cracked. This is also obviously defective and an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
NHTSA complaint #11485286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The car was slowly making right hand turn when we heard a loud noise and stopped the car Once we got out, we saw that right wheel was completely torn out. We have videos and pictures. If it would happened on the higher speed, we would be dead. The car shop told us that they never seen anything like that in the past. Per their report, upper control arm broke off then the rest followed: lower control arm, ball joint, outer tie rod, poss inner tie rod, sway bar link, abs sensor connector. Consumer also learned from dealer that certain parts do not exist anymore and new ones are available.
NHTSA complaint #11449831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Front passenger Spindle / Thimble that connects the lower ball joint sheared off. Suburban drops to ground, bolt end of lower ball joint hits and breaks through back of wheel that results in a deflated tier. Repair items listed by Chevy Service Center. Replace right lower ball joint Alignment Replace right front steering knuckle Replace right front wheel, monitor and stem, reprogram Replace broken front spoiler Replace RF fender liner With the low speed of travel , about 8mph there were no safety issues. Vehicle and broken steering knuckle has been inspected by Service Agent and Manager at Fred Bean Chevy, Doylestown, PM. Their position is normal wear, "We must have had impact at some time to cause initial fracture". Extended Warranty agrees with view stated from Fred Bean. Our insurance company is sending an agent to inspect. No warning lamps, messages, etc presented in driver display.
NHTSA complaint #11428843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spare tire hoist wire broke and spare tire was released from vehicle on the highway. Vehicle was doing speed limit of 75mph and spare tire barely missed traffic behind vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11425149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The steering pump has plenty of fluid in the reservoir and has been changed regularly. All of the sudden all power assisted steering disappeared when turning to the left making parking nearly impossible causing a great safety concern as this is my only vehicle and now my wife cannot take the truck anywhere. According to other owners, it's a common issue caused by the booster valve sticking shut and when I inquired about repair, I was quoted a part cost of 300 bucks which I don't have at all. Hopefully enough folks report this issue resulting in action taken by NHTSA even though the vehicle is almost 20 years old.
NHTSA complaint #11419663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY MODIFIED WITH HUTCHINSON WHEELS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
NHTSA complaint #11366418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FIRST THE TRANSMISSION FAILED RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. I HAD TO BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION THAT WASN'T CHEAP AROUND $3,500. THEN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS STARTED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE LAST YEAR JUST HAD A TON OF PLAY IN IT MY MECHANIC FOUND IT WHEN LIFTING UP MY TRUCK FOR A TIRE ROTATION. THEN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING JUST STARTED MAKING A LOAD ROARING NOISE BUT HAD NO PLAY IN IT AT ALL THAT I COULD FEEL WHEN CHECKING IT OUT. BOTH COST AROUND $250 A WHEEL TO REPLACE. NOW MY 5.3 LITER ENGINE IS HAVING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN AT A STOP AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 30 MINUTES OR WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. ALSO I AM HEARING A SLIGHT TICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COLD OR HOT. I HAVE 4 SMALL KIDS SO I NEED A VERY RELIABLE LARGE VEHICLE AND THIS IS SUBURBAN IS DRIVING ME AND MY WIFE CRAZY HAVING TO POOR MONEY IN THIS VEHICLE EVERY YEAR. I AM THE SOIL PROVIDER FOR MY FAMILY I CANT AFFORD PUTTING ALL MY MONEY INTO A VEHICLE LIKE THIS.
NHTSA complaint #11322481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THERE IS A VIBRATION AT THE SPEED OF 70-85. MY BREAKING HAS ISSUES. I PRESS PEDAL AND IT FEELS LIKE ITS "BROKE". I TRY AND STOP AT TIMES (MORE OFTEN THAN NOT) AND I REALLY HAVE TO PRESS AND ITS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING MY VEHICLE AT ALL. VERY BUMPY RIDE. SHOULD BE SMOOTHER AND I THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE WHEELS AND VIBRATION. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED APRIL OF 2019 AND IT SEEMS TO GET WORSE. HUSBAND HAS SPOKEN WITH DEALERSHIP AND ITS JUST KIND OF BLOWN OFF. WE RESEARCHED TO TROUBLE SHOOT AND FOUND MANY RECALLS THAT DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #11299307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE BRAKING NECESSARY AND THE UNEVEN BRAKING THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE SINCE SEPT. 2019, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN BRAKE AND TIRE WEAR. I HAVE TOLD THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE THAT IT DID NOT RIDE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE EVERY TIME I USED THE BRAKES. IT ALWAYS FEELS LIKE I HAVE TO SLAM THE BRAKES TO EVEN SLOW DOWN. THEY FIXED ONE RECALL AND DO NOT YET HAVE THE FIX FOR MY MODEL YEAR, FOR THE SECOND. THE DEALER HAS NOTES THAT I NEEDED BRAKE REPAIR AT 29,000 MILES, BUT THEY DID NOT INFORM ME. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK 3 TIMES SINCE THEN, NOTING THE EXACT SAME THING. AT 36,000 MILES THEY TOLD ME I AM NOW DOWN TO THE ROTORS AND THE PADS AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR. I EXPRESSED CONCERN DUE TO THE RECALLS AND DUE TO THE FACT THAT I HAVE BEEN TELLING THEM REPEATEDLY ABOUT THE DRIVEABILITY OF THIS VEHICLE, I FIRMLY STAND THAT THIS IS A DIRECT PRODUCT OF THE ISSUE FROM THE TWO RECALLS. THE DEALER TRIED TO USE SCARE TACTICS. I OPENED A CASE WITH CHEVY AND I AM GETTING NO ASSISTANCE. I AM FEARFUL IN THIS CAR. I AM GOING TO GET THE BRAKES AND TIRES DONE BECAUSE MY KIDS ARE IN THIS VEHICLE, BUT WHAT ABOUT AFTER THAT, IT WILL JUST KEEP HAPPENING BECAUSE THE ON ISSUE IS NOT FIXED AND THE OTHER IS NOT PROPERLY FIXED. THEY DO NOT SEEM TO WANT TO STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT AND I AM GUESSING WILL NOT CARE WHEN GOD FORBID SOMEONE OR SOMEONE'S FAMILY IS KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #11290137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.