2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Problems & Recalls
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a...
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Statement of Incident and Repair Costs While driving on the expressway at approximately 70 mph in the express lane with my family in the vehicle, the engine suddenly began to stutter and run rough. Within seconds, the vehicle lost engine power, the oil light came on, and the check-engine light star...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The contact pulled over to th...
Mileage: 95,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The contact pulled over to th...
Mileage: 95,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The contact pulled over to th...
Mileage: 95,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rod...
Mileage: 113,000
Major engine failure in my 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Premier equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine (L87). Despite routine maintenance and responsible operation, the engine recently suffered a serious failure that has rendered the vehicle inoperable. After researching the issue and speaking with several se...
Transmission started shifting very hard while in motion. The vehicle shudders while at speed. Extremely loud vibrations coming from under the vehicle. This vehicle only has 75 k miles on it. Mechanic first flushed and changed transmission fluid. Vehicle still shifting and running rough. Mechanic say...
I have a 2019 Chevy Suburban 5.3L, 6-speed autimatic transmission. I recently started having real bad hesitation while in any gear and can feel it going into any gear real bad. Was quoted filter, fluid and gasket replacement. I had that work done at $459, which didn't fix the problem. Then they said...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal and made an abnormal whining sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that there was a winding sound coming from underneath the body of the vehicle in the center of the cabin. The tow light was intermittently illuminated without the vehicle being placed in tow mode. The contact stated that while accelerati...
Mileage: 77,000
Lifter stuck in cylinder 3. Cost to repair $13,000 on a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban with 101,000 miles. We have owned vehicle since new. Vehicle routinely maintained.
This vehicle has broken down for times now. The latest is from a failed transmission that needed replaced.
I have a 6.2 v8 engine and the transmission failed and is not currently covered under the class action lawsuit!
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while stopped, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while driving at undisclosed speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was hard to start. While the vehicle was in the ...
Catastrophic transmission failure while brining my children to school. Mechanics states the clutch pack possibly went bed causing the transmission to fail. Vehicle services appropriately. Chevy warranty refused to help claim.
My engine had a defect which required the entire engine to be rebuilt. The engine lifters, push rod and crankshaft all failed and I had to incur a $9000 repair. I believe this is in line with the current recall of Chevy 6.2L V8 engines like mine. I believe this is defect of Chevy's that they shou...
Engine failure due to bearing wear per independent service center diagnostic. States that engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced. There was no forewarning of this engine failure. I believe this issue is subject to ongoing investigation PE25001.
My transmission went out at 116,000 miles. We were having intermittent issues since 100k miles.
My certified used 2019 Chevy Suburban, with all routine maintenance completed, transmission abruptly failed. The vehicle was just serviced the month prior and with no current issues revealed during that appointment. We have never seen a transmission just fail suddenly with no warnings, no light on ...
Catastrophic transmission failure while driving on highway trip with family. Thankfully did not completely lock up drive train, but such a catastrophic failure could have caused a transmission/engine lock up leading to a serious accident. Drove to nearest Chevy dealer (Everett Chevy Morganton NC),...
Our transmission when out while driving at high speed down the road, which could have caused a serious accident. There was no warning light to alert the driver before this incident occurred. We had to pull over and have our car towed - and it was dangerous to be along side of the road. We had to pay...
The lifters failed in April 2024 and was replaced by the GM dealer and then the engine failed again in September 2024 however I couldn't afford to pay GM $2000 for a diagnostic and they still have my vehicle and only offer me $1500 off of a new or unused vehicle.
At a stop light the stabilitrack and check engine light came on. Engine began running very rough. I pulled around the corner and was able to get into a parking lot. When I stopped the vehicle the car shutoff completely, including all the electrical. I tried to start the car but when I did there was ...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission failed due to transmission oil that went bad and subsequently damaged the transmission. The failed transmission is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the sa...
Car jerking and lurching forward in stop and go traffic. Mechanic confirmed transmission failure.
Suburban needs a new transmission with 85,000 miles.
2019 Chevy Suburban Premium at approx 121k miles whole body of vehicle starts shaking & vibrating at 45 mph, behaving like like torque converter going bad. Transmission intermittently acts like its slipping in 2nd & 3rd gear, when it does catch it shifts VERY hard. ..No dash lights. No warnings. Not...
My car it’s just 124400 miles and suddenly started to showing me a service safety restraint system then the airbag light goes on and shows that the hood is open when I start the car and stays like that for 20 seconds then goes off
My transmission is slipping, my neighbor who's a mechanic looked at it and luckily this vehicle has a transmission dipstick, fluid level was still good but we checked the Trans filter and we saw metal bits. We did a transmission fluid change and filter. It's not doing as bad but still will need to...
transmission is slipping, can’t find replacement anywhere seems that even dealers don’t have replacement parts was told that there are a lot of 2018–2019-2020 that have same problems when i called Chevy they said they are sure there are parts
We have suddenly experienced a problem with our 2019 Suburban, seemingly identical to a problem that plagued 2015 GM light trucks and SUVs (NHTSA campaign number: 18V586. GM's own number for this recall is 18289). At low speeds (typically parking lots, under 5 MPH), when turning, we intermittenly ...
We have suddenly experienced a problem with our 2019 Suburban, seemingly identical to a problem that plagued 2015 GM light trucks and SUVs (NHTSA campaign number: 18V586. GM's own number for this recall is 18289). At low speeds (typically parking lots, under 5 MPH), when turning, we intermittenly ...
Received a safety restraint warning message. Took the vehicle into the dealership and we were told that the passenger side seatbelt and front airbag needed to be replaced. We had it fixed, however it cost us $1400. The dealership would not replace it at no cost, even though we are shortly out of ...
Received a safety restraint warning message. Took the vehicle into the dealership and we were told that the passenger side seatbelt and front airbag needed to be replaced. We had it fixed, however it cost us $1400. The dealership would not replace it at no cost, even though we are shortly out of ...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH over a railroad crossing, the braking system erroneously activated causing the vehicle to stop abruptly. During the failure there were no vehicles or trains nearby to cause the Forward Collision Avoidanc...
Mileage: 50,000
Transmission was slipping, took to dealership to check, serviced it by changing filter and transmission fluid and gasket. At 80k miles transmission was slipping again and jerking from stopped position. Took back to dealership now they are saying I have metal in fluid and internal transmission fail...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the grille shutter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notif...
Mileage: 81,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the grille shutter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notif...
Mileage: 81,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the trailer brake system warning light intermittently illuminated and made a beeping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic brake ...
Mileage: 89,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the trailer brake system warning light intermittently illuminated and made a beeping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic brake ...
Mileage: 89,000
While on a highway trip, suburban began to slip gears. It became very jerky and also began to accelerate while on flat ground in cruise control and rpm revved up to 6. It continued slipping gears and jerking and also making odd grinding noises. Test drive with mechanic and Issue has been confirmed t...
Recently invoice date 12/15/2022 The transmission was replaced with a remanufacture transmission while under warranty coverage because it was making noise and grinding during shifting. The remanufacture transmission grinds in between gear shifting and it vibrates as if my tires are driving over traf...
Electrical: Noticed a few months ago that the lane assistance/departure and blind spot warning work off and on. At times the blind spot warning does not warn and will when there is nothing there. Lane assistance and departure have the same issue. Transmission: Gears slipping. I am not a mechanic bu...
While driving the Suburban I am hearing and feeling the transmission slipping and jerking during shifting. Is there a recall on the year / make and model transmission.
While driving the Suburban I am hearing and feeling the transmission slipping and jerking during shifting. Is there a recall on the year / make and model transmission.
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking with a loud grinding sound. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle w...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while pressing the accelerator pedal. The contact indicated that the RPM would increase but the vehicle would not respond as needed. The vehicle was towed to...
Mileage: 64,000
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and lost motive power. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact notic...
Mileage: 98,000
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and lost motive power. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact notic...
Mileage: 98,000
We were in an accident with minor exterior damage but when closer look the frame is damaged and even bolts to engine bent. Insurance company first totalled then decided to repair with new frame . All car experts say that the vehicle will decrease substantially in value. My concern is that we have...
We were in an accident with minor exterior damage but when closer look the frame is damaged and even bolts to engine bent. Insurance company first totalled then decided to repair with new frame . All car experts say that the vehicle will decrease substantially in value. My concern is that we have...
I turning left and accelerate when the truck jerked which felt like it move the whole truck and made a loud clunk. The jerk almost felt like we hit something in front of us. The truck immediately came to almost a complete stop in the middle of the road. When I tried to accelerate to get out to get o...
Weld on the radiator failed at 50,000. Dealership said they don't know why but this is common in Chevy Suburbans, GM Yukons, and pickups. From research online I saw that there were repair bulletins for earlier year models. Is the problem continuing? Luckily we were close to home when this failed.
My car on lower rpm and lower speed. It does Fishbite Chuggle Misfire Feeling Or Shudder Vibration
the Service 4WD light is the following DTC’s set: SwitchCircuitsetintheTCM • P0700:TransmissionControlModuleRequestedMILIllumination • P2534:IgnitionOn/StartSwitchCircuitLowVoltagesetintheECM On the pdf i have that’s exactly what happend with me
the Service 4WD light is the following DTC’s set: SwitchCircuitsetintheTCM • P0700:TransmissionControlModuleRequestedMILIllumination • P2534:IgnitionOn/StartSwitchCircuitLowVoltagesetintheECM On the pdf i have that’s exactly what happend with me
As I first started the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed and the transmission in Park, I heard and felt a grinding similar to what would be heard and felt when the ABS is activated when braking on a slippery surface such as snow or ice. At that point, the "Service Brake Assist" message was dis...
While driving down the interstate, the sunroof just exploded. There was no other vehicles near or any debris that caused the glass to shatter.
MY DAUGHTER WAS STUCK IN THE BACK SEAT. I WAS UNABLE TO GET HER OUT. THE SEATBELT WAS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO UNLOCK. I HAD TO CUT THE SEATBELT IN ORDER FOR HER TO GET OUT.
Mileage: 38,000
ON 12/16/2020, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2019 SUBURBAN WITH 10,041 MILES AROUND TOWN, THE BRAKE PEDDLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN MY WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IT WAS HARDER THAN NORMAL FOR HER TO PUSH THE PEDDLE DOWN AND COME TO A STOP. SHORTLY AFTER SHE PULLED OVER, WITH THE CAR RUNNING, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON T...
Mileage: 10,041
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED HE FORCEFULLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO NO AV...
Mileage: 55,000
2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP, I HEARD AND FELT A GRINDING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WAS A LITTLE "MUSHY" AS WELL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYED A WARNING WHICH SAID "SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST." THE VE...
Mileage: 11,750
THE 2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A WIPER FOR THE REAR WINDOW. ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS GONE THROUGH A CAR WASH OR AFTER STARTING FOLLOWING A DRENCHING RAIN, THE REAR WIPER WILL NOT WORK EVEN THOUGH IT IS SWITCH ON WITH THE SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. IF THE V...
Mileage: 9,800
THE 2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A WIPER FOR THE REAR WINDOW. ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS GONE THROUGH A CAR WASH OR AFTER STARTING FOLLOWING A DRENCHING RAIN, THE REAR WIPER WILL NOT WORK EVEN THOUGH IT IS SWITCH ON WITH THE SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. IF THE V...
Mileage: 9,800
2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS SET. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019, I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT LURCHED FORWARD WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS SET AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. ADDITIONALLY, MY FOOT ...
Mileage: 9,850
THE VEHICLE DOESN'T DRIVE STRAIGHT OR DRIFTS TO EITHER SIDE AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON STRAIGHT LINE CAUSING SMALL CORRECTION TO BE APPLIED ALL THE TIME.
Mileage: 48,000
STEERING DANGERIOUSLY STIFF, VEHICLE TAKES CONTROL AWAY FROM THE DRIVER VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAC STREIGHT, VEHICLE STALLS, LURCHES RUNS INTO OTHER VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDDLE TO SENSETIVE ENGINE UNRESPONSIVE DANGERIOUS
Mileage: 200
STEERING DANGERIOUSLY STIFF, VEHICLE TAKES CONTROL AWAY FROM THE DRIVER VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAC STREIGHT, VEHICLE STALLS, LURCHES RUNS INTO OTHER VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDDLE TO SENSETIVE ENGINE UNRESPONSIVE DANGERIOUS
Mileage: 200
STEERING DANGERIOUSLY STIFF, VEHICLE TAKES CONTROL AWAY FROM THE DRIVER VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAC STREIGHT, VEHICLE STALLS, LURCHES RUNS INTO OTHER VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDDLE TO SENSETIVE ENGINE UNRESPONSIVE DANGERIOUS
Mileage: 200
VEHICLE WILL NOT GO STREIGHT, CONSTANTLY DRIFTS LEFT AND RIGHT, TAKES CONTROL AWAY FROM DRIVER NEARLY RUNNING INTO PARKED CARS AND PEOPLE CAUSE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FATIGUE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE ERRATICE, SENSETIVE THEN STIFF THEN NO RESPONSE RUNS INTO OTHER VEHICLES, ELECT...
Mileage: 800
VEHICLE WILL NOT GO STREIGHT, CONSTANTLY DRIFTS LEFT AND RIGHT, TAKES CONTROL AWAY FROM DRIVER NEARLY RUNNING INTO PARKED CARS AND PEOPLE CAUSE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FATIGUE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE ERRATICE, SENSETIVE THEN STIFF THEN NO RESPONSE RUNS INTO OTHER VEHICLES, ELECT...
Mileage: 800
VEHICLE WILL NOT GO STREIGHT, CONSTANTLY DRIFTS LEFT AND RIGHT, TAKES CONTROL AWAY FROM DRIVER NEARLY RUNNING INTO PARKED CARS AND PEOPLE CAUSE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FATIGUE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE ERRATICE, SENSETIVE THEN STIFF THEN NO RESPONSE RUNS INTO OTHER VEHICLES, ELECT...
Mileage: 800
SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE AND I WAS STUCK IN DRIVER SEAT AND FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO FREE MYSELF
Mileage: 15,377
SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE AND I WAS STUCK IN DRIVER SEAT AND FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO FREE MYSELF
Mileage: 15,377
2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER OUT OF THE LANE. THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL CAUSING TENDONITIS TO THE HANDS AND ARMS, H...
DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED 4 WEEK OLD SUBURBAN DOWN I95. FOLLOWING A BATHROOM BREAK AT A REST STOP, WE LOADED UP IN THE CAR, STARTED IT VIA THE PUSH IGNITION AND DROVE DOWN THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY. WITHIN SECONDS, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM THE HOOD. A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ENSUED. WE WERE T...
Mileage: 1,200
DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED 4 WEEK OLD SUBURBAN DOWN I95. FOLLOWING A BATHROOM BREAK AT A REST STOP, WE LOADED UP IN THE CAR, STARTED IT VIA THE PUSH IGNITION AND DROVE DOWN THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY. WITHIN SECONDS, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM THE HOOD. A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ENSUED. WE WERE T...
Mileage: 1,200