Every 2018 Chevrolet Suburban recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 26V289000
May 7, 2026Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Do not drive
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
- Risk
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V289000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V761000
Oct 24, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
- Problem
- 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 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
- Risk
- Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Full recall details for 19V761000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V645000
Jun 9, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
- Risk
- As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Full recall details for 19V645000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 18V673000
Sep 26, 2018Seat Belts:Rear/Other
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
Full recall details for 18V673000 →
2018 Chevrolet Suburban complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, reporting 3 crashes, 4 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,255 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine18
- Power Train17
- Electrical System16
- Service Brakes12
- Unknown Or Other10
- Steering8
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (395)
- Electrical System (252)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (169)
- Power Train (131)
- Engine (130)
- Unknown Or Other (90)
Read Chevrolet Suburban owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE OFF AND KIDS WERE GETTING INTO CAR WHEN ONE OF THE KIDS PULLED IN THE SHIFTER AND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL. THE SUBURBAN WAS STOPPED WHEN IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED BEHIND. THE SLOPE WAS SMALL AND THE IMPACT WAS INCONSEQUENTIAL.”
2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBANDec 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11287024
Injury reportedCrash
“INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS FRONT END COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIT BETWEEN FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BUMPER. WAS LEAVING A STOP SIGN WHEN HIT. VEHICLE THAT HIT ME WAS GOING AT LEAST 40 MPH.”
2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBANJul 1, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11228616
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE ROADWAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.”
2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBANApr 23, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11089761
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.”
2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBANJun 1, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11741333
“My husband was driving our 2018 Chevy Suburban when it suddenly stopped accelerating and he could no longer shift gears. Luckily, this happened while he was driving down a gravel road (approx 25-30mph).”
2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBANMay 15, 2026 · IA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11738020
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