This page covers 3 recalls and 66 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban.
Powertrain and engine issues dominate what 2019 Suburban owners report, and transmission problems are the clearest thread. Owners frequently describe the transmission slipping, failing to shift properly, or refusing to engage gears as expected, some report the vehicle losing forward momentum entirely while driving at speed. A few owners describe prior transmission rebuilds followed by repeat failures. Engine complaints focus on rough running at low RPMs, misfires, and the check engine light triggering alongside traction control warnings, with owners noting difficulty accelerating safely. Steering draws a smaller but consistent share of complaints, though powertrain and engine reports make up the clear majority of what owners flag for this model year. The transmission slipping or lurching under load, sometimes accompanied by audible crunching or grinding, is the most specific symptom pattern described across multiple reports.
66
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban has 3 recalls, the most serious involving brake and drivetrain issues on four-wheel-drive models that can cause unexpected wheel lockup or the vehicle to pull sharply to one side while driving.
The brake concern affects vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle, and four-wheel drive: a faulty sensor can trigger the driveline-protection system unintentionally, applying braking force to one wheel and yanking the vehicle sideways without warning. A separate transfer case issue on four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models can cause front or rear wheels to lock up, raising the risk of losing control. There is also a safety equipment concern: the second- or third-row seatbelt retractors may not lock when the belt is fully extended, which means a child seat anchored with that belt may not be held securely in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A missing drivetrain component in the transfer case can cause the front and/or rear wheels to suddenly lock up without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer case and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wheel-speed sensor may fail, causing the brake control computer to incorrectly activate the driveline-protection system while driving 41–60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the brake control computer at no cost to prevent the system from activating incorrectly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Second or third-row rear seatbelt retractors may not lock when fully pulled out, preventing child seats from being properly secured.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if needed, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
