Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 542 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (258 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (75 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Power Train problem

Component or system failure the vehicle experienced two major mechanical failures. First, the transmission failed and required full replacement shortly after the expiration of the 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. At the time of this failure, the vehicle had approximately 61,000 miles.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 60 mph, the speed inadvertently decreased to 30 mph. The contact then stated that her husband depressed the accelerated pedal to increase the speed however, the vehicle failed to   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failure - approximately 4 hours away from home, the transmission failed without warning. No warning lights or prior issue. We were stranded on the side of a major interstate for two hours awaiting a tow truck.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Stability traction control light keeps coming on while in motion. With major oil consumption problems. Just in regular driving I've had transmission, and rear differential work done fixed the problem for a few months now back again with flashing check engine light. Saying cylinder 6 misfiring.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

After returning from a trip and when pulling into a parking lot the transfer case shifted from 2 wheel drive into 4 wheel low on its own. No error lights came on. The indicator light did not reflect the change into low gear.   Read details...




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