general problems of the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban - part 1

Operating vehicle as usual, in drive, when engine spontaneously turned off. Alerted by system to "push button to start again" and put me in neutral. Extremely dangerous while the vehicle was in motion. This is the exact same thing I read about in a 2025 recall of 2021-2024 model year Suburbans and other vehicles. Mine is a 2022 Suburban.

Operating vehicle normally until one day I heard a rattling noise from the engine compartment. Car had limited speed and I had to pull over to check what the issue was and the car wont start. No check engine lights, no warning. Tried turning car on but only the car starter keeps rolling. Tried jumping and it doesnt start and had to have it towed to the dealership. Car is under 55,000miles and dealer diagnosis indicates there are metal particles in the new oil after replacing oil and a loose bearing. States I will need a new engine, which is on back order and gm will only cover $44/day until repair is complete. All maintenance and oil change invervals were kept up to date. Other days when I start the car, the main hud with the speedometer does not turn on. Pitch black. . . I can drive but not know what my speed is. I had to disconnect battery and reconnect to clear the issue. It has happened several times.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the push-to-start button, the engine failed to turn over. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband was notified of dtc: p129f, which was diagnosed by the onstar app. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective fuel control module. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired out-of-pocket. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with general motors emissions recall: n252516900; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Had the recall service done , where they change the oil weight, to the 6. 2 l engine and just a few months later the engine died while driving on the highway . It just stopped running. The car is only 3. 5 years old and the engine died. They took it apart and said it was a non effected part that failed but I find that crazy. No warning just complete shut down. I was luck and only going about 30 mph on the highway due to heavy traffic. But then needed to sit on the highway for hours weighting for a tow. The kicker is the car would not go into neutral and made everything so much harder.

The engine seized as we were driving 65mph on the highway on a family trip. Had no warning sings or any dashboard lights come on. The vehicle just put itself in neutral and we coasted down the road until we came to a complete stop. Had the recall done a year ago for it. The dealer confirmed now that it was a catastrophic engine failure.

I am submitting a safety complaint regarding our 2022 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with the 6. 2l l87 engine. The vehicle is subject to gm product safety recall n252494000 / NHTSA recall 25v-274. Our Suburban underwent gm's required recall inspection, including the picoscope inspection. The engine passed the inspection and the engine oil type was changed in accordance with gm's recall procedure. Since passing that recall inspection, we have experienced the following issues: on xxx, at approximately 40,527 miles, while we were in [xxx], the vehicle displayed a reduced-acceleration warning and check-engine light and experienced significant acceleration problems and loss of reverse. We took the vehicle to essenlohr motors, a Chevrolet dealer in [xxx]. The dealer diagnosed a p0700 condition/control solenoid stuck off and repaired the transmission valve body under gm warranty. I understand this incident was diagnosed as a transmission issue, and I am including it as part of the vehicle's recent history rather than asserting that it was caused by the l87 engine defect. The dealer's repair order documents both the check-engine condition and our report of the reduced-acceleration warning. On xxx, after we had returned home to [xxx] from our trip to [xxx], the Suburban had 41,798 miles on it. We drove approximately 2 miles from home when a “low engine oil–add oil” warning appeared. We immediately returned home and parked the vehicle. After allowing it to sit for approximately 15 minutes, we checked the engine oil and there was no oil registering on the dipstick. We saw no evidence of an external oil leak on the garage floor or underneath the vehicle. Rather than continuing to drive it, we had the Suburban towed to wiers Chevrolet in [xxx]. The dealer confirmed that the engine was approx. Two quarts low on oil and indicated that there was no apparent leaks. They performed an oil change and started a 6,000 mile oil consumption test. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Driving down xxx going back home was driving normal when SUV shut off on freeway with no warning what so ever I was 12 hours away from home almost crashed into bridge side wall was stranded on side of freeway with my whole family n my new born baby in the heat motor locked up per dealer 74k miles had to pay tow truck n a rental to get back home information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle shut off while displaying "service transmission now unable to shift soon" and "engine power is reduced" warning messages. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was previously inspected under NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, no repairs were performed. After remaining at the dealer for nearly eight weeks, the engine was replaced under warranty. A few weeks after the replacement, the same warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel upon startup. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 mph and was towed back to the dealer. While attempting to drive the vehicle into the service bay, the technician experienced severe hesitation and engine stalling. During diagnostic testing, a large amount of metal shavings was discovered in the oil filter, and the vehicle was diagnosed with the same engine failure as before. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact refused to take possession of the vehicle due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 61,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received an unknown recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and while parked at the dealer, it was determined that there were metal shavings in the oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but a failure occurred 4,000 miles, two months later. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and then stalled. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway and was inspected. The vehicle was then towed to a different dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

6. 2l engine was losing power in oct 2025. Took to dealership to address l87 recall. Oil change was completed and recall was closed. In March 2026, vehicle lost full power while driving on highway with other traffic. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Battery replaced. April 2026, vehicle lost power again on highway with traffic. Vehicle towed back to dealership. Both incidents inbolved children in the car and the vehicle was unresponsive and two crashed were narrowly avoided. Gm notified. Case no. Xxx this is related to NHTSA recall query xxx. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

This problem isn’t just the 6. 2l engine. My 22 Suburban has the 5. 3l and had engine failure on the freeway going 70 mph in April 2026. Loud noises and loss of power. Towed to dealership and was confirmed that it was the same issues as the 6. 2l. The dealership only replaced certain components (gears, rods, camshaft etc. ) parts replaced and vehicle returned a month later but still loss of power and bad idle. New dealership in may 2026, replaced same parts, said faulty parts were used at previous dealership. Vehicle repaired and returned in june2026, a day later new code for service transmission now code thrown and parking break not working. Returned to dealership and said it was a fuel pump module? failed. No vehicle for 3 months and lots of headaches. This recall needs to be extended to the 5. 3l engine as well. Needs full replacement, not just repaired. My vehicle still doesn’t run great but chevy will not honor anymore repairs.

Camshaft failure cylinder 7.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission unexpectedly shifted to neutral(n) and the vehicle shut off. The driver was able to coast safely to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the same dealer for a prior recall repair. The dealer had provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,166.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while changing the oil and filter, there were metal shavings found in the oil filter. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was notified of the failure over the phone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Vehicle accelerated while driving. The rpms gage turned red; however, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road with other cars coming. After the vehicle came to a full stop it would not move. Finally it started moving slowly and I was able to get off the road. When the tow truck arrived the vehicle would only go forward. No reverse. Error message on dashboard picture attached.

2/24/2026 sitting at red light, very busy road, vehicle cut off and said push to start. Vehicle would not start and would not shift out of park to push out of road. Very dangerous to be stranded in moving traffic. Had to be towed to dealer and it's still there waiting on engine replacement.

Engine locked up going 75mph on highway. The vehicle's 6. 2l v8 engine was recalled in 2025. Result of recall inspection was to change oil type to 0w-40. The vehicle is in the process of being inspected by dealer.

My 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 6. 2l, approximately 96,000 miles. Vehicle was taken to dealership for transmission warning message and returned as “repaired” with a software update. The following day, February 12th, while driving at highway speed on the expressway, the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. A message appeared instructing me to press start, and the vehicle shifted into neutral and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the stall. This created a serious safety risk due to sudden loss of power at highway speed.

On my third engine 12626 miles on it . Had oil changed . Opened oil filter canister found metal shavings black sluge new engine serial n1251074n44x0872 this the # for engine 3.

My vehicle was subject to a gm recall involving inspection of the 6. 2l engine. The recall inspection was completed by an authorized gm dealership at 58,581 miles. The vehicle was cleared as passing the recall criteria and returned to me. Within fewer than 10 miles after leaving the dealership following the recall inspection, at approximately 58,590 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of propulsion while traveling at highway speed (approximately 65 mph) on a divided u. S. Highway while ascending an incline. The vehicle shifted into neutral and lost engine power without warning. Steering and braking remained functional, but the vehicle lost forward motive power in the left lane of traffic. Attempts to restart the engine resulted in a loud mechanical thud, and the engine would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The engine is now being replaced. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had previously undergone an oil consumption test related to engine concerns before the recall campaign. This failure occurred shortly after the vehicle was inspected and cleared under the recall procedure. I am reporting this due to the sudden loss of propulsion at highway speed following recall inspection and the subsequent need for complete engine replacement.

I own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban rst that has experienced ongoing mechanical and safety issues over several years. I first began reporting drivability concerns to general motors and the dealership in 2023 and continued contacting them throughout 2024 and 2025. During one dealership visit, a sales advisor rode in the vehicle with me and stated they did not observe any issues, despite my continued reports. The vehicle later suffered a loss of propulsion and required a full engine replacement. The radiator and cooling components were also replaced by a Chevrolet dealership. Due to ongoing concerns for my safety, I contacted general motors multiple times, requested an executive buyback, and asked about lemon law options. Gm advised that the engine had been replaced and that I needed to take ownership of the vehicle. After picking up the vehicle last Wednesday, I immediately noticed a persistent sweet coolant/radiator odor inside the cabin and outside the vehicle that continued for nearly a week. I also experienced engine hesitation/stuttering when stopped at traffic lights as the auto start/stop feature reengaged. I attempted to contact gm again regarding these concerns prior to today’s incident. Today, while driving, the vehicle displayed an engine overheating warning instructing me to turn the car off immediately. I safely pulled over and shut the vehicle down and am currently stranded roadside. Given the repeated failures, history of loss of propulsion, multiple repair attempts, denied buyback requests, persistent coolant odor, drivability issues, and now overheating shortly after engine and radiator replacement, I believe this vehicle presents an ongoing safety risk and request formal investigation.

My 6. 2l engine failed on 1/6/26 due to a oem bearing issue. The vehicle was inspected and engine had to be replaced after the recall and service were done. The vehicle stalled while doing 30 mph on a local road. No warning lights or problems were observed or detected prior to the incident.

Car initially started stuttering on the high, check engine and traction control lights came on. I immediately went to the nearest chevy dealership a mile away. Initially I had 20 error codes. The problem was the left side lifters 4 of 8 stop working. Dealership recommended replace left lifters, 2 push rods, valve cove, head gasket. $5000. After starting the work. The technician could not repair the lifters because my camshaft is pitted and the rods were rotating. Their recommendation is to replaced the whole engine to fully fix the problem. $12000 with 3 yr warranty. My SUV just 100kmiles.

Engine failed while driving. Vehicle began making clicking noise less than one minute for engine shut off while driving. Check engine light came on after engine shut off. Car was stopped at a busy intersection and couldn’t move. Car is currently at Chevrolet dealership and is in need of a total engine replacement.

The contact owned a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the front of the vehicle began to shake violently, with a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine, traction control, and collision warning lights were illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later visited the dealer and was informed that the vehicle needed to be brought in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

I own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban (VIN: [xxx] ) that is included in NHTSA recall no. 25v274 / gm recall no. N252494000 for engine defects in the 6. 2l l87 v8 engine. My vehicle was inspected at an authorized gm dealer today, on 9/23/2025 (don k in whitefish montana). Instead of replacing the engine, the dealer performed the recall “remedy” of switching to higher-viscosity oil, changing the oil cap and filter, and providing an owner’s manual insert. However, the dealer service manager specifically told me that my engine will eventually fail due to the known defect and advised me not to drive the vehicle on long trips. He also told me to be careful driving if I have children, and it is only a matter of time before the engine fails, which will look like sudden shuttering, loss of acceleration and it will no longer run. He told me wait time to get a new engine after it fails is currently 8 months. This is alarming because the recall notice states that engine failure can cause sudden loss of propulsion without warning, which could be catastrophic going across multiple lanes of highway (from my home street), and entering and exiting my street via the 4 lane highway "suicide lane". I am very worried about this in the coming winter season with snow and ice. The current “oil upgrade” remedy does not resolve the underlying manufacturing defect in the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. Even after the recall service, my vehicle remains unsafe to operate, and the dealer’s own warning confirms this. I request that NHTSA review gm’s recall remedy to ensure that it adequately addresses the safety defect. A true remedy should involve replacement of the defective engine components, not just an oil change, or an immediate buy back of my automobile by the company so I can purchase another safer vehicle. My family and I do not feel safe driving this vehicle, and the manufacturer’s current approach does not eliminate the risk of catastrophic engine failure. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),.

Summary: sudden loss of engine power while driving due to lifter failure. Details: while driving my 2022 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with the 5. 3l v8 (rpo l84), the engine suddenly lost power without warning. The vehicle began misfiring and lost propulsion in traffic, creating a hazardous situation. I was unable to maintain normal speed and had to maneuver to safety while the truck rapidly lost power. The dealer later diagnosed the problem as a collapsed lifter/valvetrain failure — an issue that gm has already documented in service bulletins (pip5776g, 23-na-043) and a service update (n212353840). These bulletins show gm has long been aware of defective lifters in 5. 3l engines. This is not just a drivability concern. A sudden engine failure and loss of propulsion while driving poses a clear safety risk, especially when merging, crossing intersections, or towing. I maintained the vehicle properly and have all service records. I request NHTSA investigate these widespread lifter failures in gm’s 5. 3l v8 engines as a safety defect, since they can and do cause sudden loss of power in motion.

I own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban and bought the 72k mile extended warranty. Recently my telematics module went bad which is covered by the gmpp. I lost wifi, my clock is wrong everytime etc. However general motors no longer makes this part anymore. Parts department utilizes a third party company called specmo for a refurbished authorized unit. However, gmpp will only cover the original msrp not the inflated price from the company specmo that gm uses for these parts. This part is 100% covered based on an msrp for a part that they no longer use and states that policy does not allow them to cover the full cost over the original msrp of the part. This is an issue that is all over the forums and internet and is ridiculous that gmpp is an extension/better than manufactures warranty yet they will not fully cover the full cost of the part that is covered. A few days later I was driving and my abs, traction control, steering, brakes, everything was flashing and not responsive or dramatically reduced like my brakes where I could not stop immediately with me and my 5 kids in the car.

I want to complain that my 6. 2l v8 engine was “inspected” and they deemed it ok, then proceeded to make a requirement of thicker oil for its life. I was also given a long term warranty on the engine, however it is non-transferable, therefore the re-sale value of the vehicle is damaged beyond normal conditions. The engine is suspect, why else would it need thicker oil? the engine is all over the news with the recall, therefore why would anyone want to purchase my used vehicle based on that press and no further warranty? gm needs to make this right! that 10-year or 150,000 miles means nothing to re-sale value if is not transferable.

Engine coolant control valve sticking and causing the fan to run continuously. (p1098). Seems to be an issue with several people.

The motor on this vehicle has been on recall since April of 2025. Several phone calls and a cancelled appointment by the dealership has netted a consistent "we have no information and aren't ready to fix the vehicle. " today, I was directed to the NHTSA to self-monitor when my vehicle would be ready for repair or inspection. Meanwhile, I drive a Suburban because I have five children that I am constantly transporting to school, sports events, scouts, etc. I have grave concerns over an engine failure while I am transporting my children and the risk of an accident.

Hi my 2022 chevroley Suburban has been sidelined for more than two months with a problem that involves my cylinder number 5 ( lifter and camshaft or crankshaft ) I believe. A well known issue with these cars. I happened just a few miles out of my warranty. When I went to Chevrolet to explain to them. They didn't want to fix it. I have two young children that I take to school with this vehicle and they won't help me. This is a known issue with this model and it has been recalled many times. I'm stranded because of this car being out of an engine . . . Mind you the problem started well before my warranty and I was thinking that I needed some spark plugs . . . By the time I realized it . . . It went right over my warranty.

Driving down to florida, no warning, no lights, never any issues except a belt replacement. I get oil changes, tire rotation every 3500 miles. Almost got killed doing 75 miles per hour, engine sputtered, totally shut down. Coasted onto an exit ramp thank god it was right there or we could of been killed. Tow truck towed to davis chevy gainsville, they called me on Monday said good news I have a warranty bad news total engine failure, will take 3-4 weeks to replace. Now I am trying to find a gm rental large enough to get me and my family back to TN since gm said they will only pay for a gm rental car. Scary, could of gotten killed. No notice from gm about any possibe problems. . . . We almost got killed and crashed along with the other drivers on the road. Thank god it was a Sunday and 6 am so not much traffic or it would of been worst.

When attempting to drive from a stop light or stop sign, after taking your foot of the brake, the vehicle intermittently completely turns off. It will not immediately restart and you find yourself stuck in the middle of an intersection creating a safety issue. The vehicle has been in to Chevrolet to have this issue fixed once already and it continues to repeat. I doubt the dealer has been able to replicate the issue as they haven't gotten the vehicle back into the shop after it's been sitting there for a week. There were no warning lights, messages, or other symptoms. It has happened to both myself and my wife, most recently on or about 7/1/25 where it happened to my wife multiple times causing us to leave the vehicle at the dealership for service. Just to be clear, the issue with the vehicle turning off is different from the standard auto stop/start feature.

The coolant control valve malfunctioned on this vehichle several times during the course of ownership. It causes the vehichle to run in limp mode. This part was replaced in July 2023 at ~40,000 miles as a result. The part again began to fail in June/July 2025 with a dealer visit and diagnostic in July. This causes a check engine light, reduced milage, reduced acceleration, constant fan running and fails state inspection google searches indicate this is a very common problem, yet no recall has occured to date. The first repair was in warrantee and now the vehicle is out of warantee. If the part was not covered under the vehicle warrantee, the part and repair would have been covered by the part warantee. Becsuse of the initial powertrain warrantee repair, the part warrantee does not apply. This is clearly a defective design and part that requires recall and replacement at gm cost.