Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 220 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V033000 Incorrect Side View Mirror Installed/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V256000 Upper Control Arms May Have Insufficient Welds NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 78 complaints
- Power Train 45 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
Of the 220 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 220 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has significant issues with brakes and powertrain, as evidenced by 220 owner complaints and 6 recalls. Frequent complaints about brakes (78) and powertrain (45) suggest prevalent issues. Recalls addressing brakes, airbags, and suspension also point to reliability concerns. Data shows a moderate number of complaints, indicating a potential reliability risk.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$4,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feeling mushy
- Grinding noise when braking
- Shifts feel rough or delayed
- Engine stalling or misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.