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2014 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20264 Critical Recalls
Ryan Davis

Complaint Summary

The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has 77 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve unknown or other and air bags.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.9/ 10

Based on 77 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

17 22.1%

AIR BAGS

15 19.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 9.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY

7 9.1%

POWER TRAIN

5 6.5%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 22.1% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 19 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has 77 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 22% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), AIR BAGS (15), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 33 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 19 of 19 systems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

17 Reports22% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE RECIRCULATING AIR SWITCH WILL NOT STAY "ON" THE WAY THE REAR A/C DOES, THE WAY THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES, THE WAY ALMOST EVERY OTHER SWITCH IN THE [XXX] TRUCK DOES. IT GOES OFF EVERY TIME YOU SHUT DOWN AND ALSO OTHER TIMES. IT IS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WITH A ITSY-BITSY IDIOT LIGHT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE ESP. ON SUNNY DAYS SOOOOO OUT OF SIGHT=OUT OF MIND= ALWAYS BEING FORGOTTEN TO TURN BACK ON=ALWAYS BREATHING CANCER CAUSING DIESEL FUMES. THIS CLIMATE CONTROL IS THE WORLD'S WORST. THIS IS MY 8TH SUBURBAN & FIRST TIME FOR THIS. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER & GM TO RESTORE. NO! *****IT IS VERY UNHEALTHY***** PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

5/22/2015

THE DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES CRACKED ON THE INSIDE. THE DASH IS GETTING A BIG CRACK ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL.

3/24/2016

15 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

15 Reports19% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE DASH WHERE THE AIRBAG CONNECTS HAS CRACKED. ANY TIME I SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR THIS ISSUE IT SEAMS A VERY HIGH MAJORITY HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.

3/28/2016

MY DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT AROUND THE AIRBAG. I HAVE CONCERN THAT WHEN THE AIRBAG MY DEPLOY IT COULD CAUSE PHYSICAL HARM TO THE PASSENGER. CHEVROLET REFUSES TO REPAIR THE ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY

12/14/2017

13 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V614000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

4/15/2015

THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY 2014 SUBURBAN Z-71 4X4, FIRST OCCURRING AT 2735 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 19,367, 19,420, AND 20,435 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: LOSS OF POWER WHILE THE "CHECK ENGINE," "STABILTRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR. THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER READS "TRACTION CONTROL: OFF / STABILTRAK: OFF" FOLLOWED BY "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "SERVICE STABILTRAK." THE READOUT THEN SHOWS "ENGINE POWER REDUCED." THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND REQUIRES FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR AND OR SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO "MANUAL" MODE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A SAFE HIGHWAY SPEED. RPMS EXCEED 3500 UNLESS USING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION. AFTER RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE, SOME OR ALL WARNING LIGHTS EVENTUALLY DISAPPEAR, AND THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN SERVICE FOR FOUR AND A HALF DAYS, AND WAS RETURNED WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:"...LOOKED INTO SI AND FOUND A PIP SAYING WIGGLE WIRES AT DIFFERENT SPOTS. WIGGLED WIRES AND DROVE NO PROBLEMS DROVE WELL [SIC]. NO CEL ON." THE TECH DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MILES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. A COMMENT ON MY INVOICE STATED "HAD PI STATING THAT TECH WOULD PROBABLY NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN - CHECKED CONNECTORS AS PER ML." INITIAL RESPONSE FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON CURRENT PROBLEM SET IS THAT THEY PLAN TO REPLACE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCELERATOR. *TR

4/27/2015

5 more complaints are available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

7 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

CRACKED DASHBOARD

8/11/2016

THE DASHBOARD BY THE AIRBAG HAS CRACKED .

3/23/2017

5 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

5 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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. THE TYPICAL CLUNK OF THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING AND DIFFICULTY TURNING ON DRY PAVEMENT WERE VERY EVIDENT. THE TRANSFER CASE WAS SET TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE, NOT AUTO. AFTER THE CAR SAT IN THE LOT FOR APP. 20 MINUTES, WE BACKED UP AND PULLED FORWARD AND THE TRANSFER CASE SWITCHED BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE, AGAIN ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENED ONE TIME SO FAR.

7/5/2016

I HAVE A 2015 SUBURBAN WHICH HAD ISSUES FROM DAY WHEN MY SUV CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BATTERY. IT HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. IT HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS, I'M ON MY 3RD SET OF TIRES 275/55/20 CROSS CONTACT ECO WHICH YOU ONLY GET 25000 MILES IF BEST. MY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACE BEFORE I HAD 20000 MILES. THE VIBRATION IS ANNOYING AND I'VE CHANGED MY TIRES AGAIN AND IT'S STILL VIBRANTING. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS I NOW REALIZE I' WASN'T GOING CRAZY WITH THE DIZZINESS.

11/17/2016

3 more complaints are available in this category.

SUSPENSION

4 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

BROKEN STABILIZER LINK ON DRIVERS SIDE. AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE. *JS

5/18/2014

WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTS WILL POWER SURGE. ONE DAY THE VEHICLE JUST DIDN'T START. THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED AND AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I LOST THERMOSTAT CONTROL, THE POWER LOCKS WERE INVOLUNTARILY GOING UP AND DOWN, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES ALL WENT TO THE LEFT AND WERE NOT WORKING. WHEN I FINALLY PARKED THE VEHICLE I COULD SMELL AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION FOR ALL OF THIS ON A 2 LANE ROAD.

2/20/2020

2 more complaints are available in this category.

SEATS

3 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

NO ACCIDENT; HOWEVER, I AM 6'4" AND WHEN I AM IN THE DRIVERS SEAT I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK. WITH THE MIRROR FULLY OUT TO VIEW CARS ON THE LEFT I HAVE TO MOVE MY HEAD OVER TO THE RIGHT TO GET A SAFE VIEW OF THE LANE AND PASSING CARS. ALSO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM VIEWING BEHIND ME BECAUSE THE MIRROR WILL NOT GO HIGH ENOUGH TO SEE OVER A HUNDRED FEET OR SO. I HAVE TO BEND MY HEAD DOWN TO SEE IN THE DISTANT. CHEVROLET WAS NOTIFIED 2 TIMES AND I TALKED TO THEM BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ONLY TO SAY THAT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED. AN EQUIVALENT 1/2 PICKUP, SAME YEAR, DOES NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM. ALL 2014 SUBURBANS THAT THE DEALER AND I TESTED AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WERE THE SAME AS MINE. I FEEL THE IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF RESTRICTED VISIBILITY. IT IS DIFFICULT IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE IT ADDS ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT IS ABNORMAL. *TR

10/21/2014

I USE MY SEAT WARMER MOST OF HE TIME HOWEVER WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 6 HOURS I SUFFERED BURNS/BLISTERS TO BOTH SIDES OF MY BUTT. THE SEAT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE OR MELT , NEITHER DID MY SHORTS. I DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION I AM CARING FOR THE BURNS AT HOME I WOULD LIKE THIS INVESTIGATED .... UPDATED 09/30/15*BF UPDATED 12/11/2017*CN

7/28/2015

1 more complaint is available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL IS THE PROBLEM. IT IS MOUNTED TOOOOO HIGH, CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF DASH- BOARD AND TOOOO FAR TO THE LEFT. IT MAKES IT VERY, VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE PROPER LEVERAGE TO APPLY, ESPECIALLY IF WEARING BOOTS OR WORK SHOES. WHEN I ENGAGED IT THAT TIME MY ANKLE "POPPED". AT FIRST, THE LOUD NOISE CAUSED ME TO THINK IT CRACKED. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE PERONEAL TENDON HAD SLIPPED OUT OF IT'S ANKLE GROOVE & THE SUPPORTING LIGAMENT WAS NOW STRETCHED & UNABLE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT THE TENDONS & ANKLE. I'VE BEEN GETTING TREATMENT SINCE THEN & IT STILL IS NOT COMPLETELY HEALED. IT HAS LIMITED MY ABILITY TO WORK, EXERCISE, ETC. ALL BECAUSE OF THE STUPID PLACEMENT OF AN EB PEDAL. I NO LONGER USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. PS: YOUR SITE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO ENTER THAT I WAS INJURED & REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT<<<<<<<<

5/21/2015

LOSS OF PEDAL POWER WHEN BRAKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN STOPPED. ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. ISSUE IS ONGOING HAS HAPPENED THE LAST TWO YEARS. HAVE FIXED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON BRAKE SYSTEMS AND IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN.

9/16/2019

1 more complaint is available in this category.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

NO ACCIDENT; HOWEVER, I AM 6'4" AND WHEN I AM IN THE DRIVERS SEAT I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK. WITH THE MIRROR FULLY OUT TO VIEW CARS ON THE LEFT I HAVE TO MOVE MY HEAD OVER TO THE RIGHT TO GET A SAFE VIEW OF THE LANE AND PASSING CARS. ALSO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM VIEWING BEHIND ME BECAUSE THE MIRROR WILL NOT GO HIGH ENOUGH TO SEE OVER A HUNDRED FEET OR SO. I HAVE TO BEND MY HEAD DOWN TO SEE IN THE DISTANT. CHEVROLET WAS NOTIFIED 2 TIMES AND I TALKED TO THEM BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ONLY TO SAY THAT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED. AN EQUIVALENT 1/2 PICKUP, SAME YEAR, DOES NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM. ALL 2014 SUBURBANS THAT THE DEALER AND I TESTED AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WERE THE SAME AS MINE. I FEEL THE IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF RESTRICTED VISIBILITY. IT IS DIFFICULT IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE IT ADDS ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT IS ABNORMAL. *TR

10/21/2014

WIPERS NO LONGER WORK. THEY DO NOT TURN ON DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR AND OR LINKAGE. COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES

7/16/2019

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY 2014 SUBURBAN Z-71 4X4, FIRST OCCURRING AT 2735 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 19,367, 19,420, AND 20,435 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: LOSS OF POWER WHILE THE "CHECK ENGINE," "STABILTRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR. THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER READS "TRACTION CONTROL: OFF / STABILTRAK: OFF" FOLLOWED BY "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "SERVICE STABILTRAK." THE READOUT THEN SHOWS "ENGINE POWER REDUCED." THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND REQUIRES FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR AND OR SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO "MANUAL" MODE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A SAFE HIGHWAY SPEED. RPMS EXCEED 3500 UNLESS USING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION. AFTER RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE, SOME OR ALL WARNING LIGHTS EVENTUALLY DISAPPEAR, AND THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN SERVICE FOR FOUR AND A HALF DAYS, AND WAS RETURNED WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:"...LOOKED INTO SI AND FOUND A PIP SAYING WIGGLE WIRES AT DIFFERENT SPOTS. WIGGLED WIRES AND DROVE NO PROBLEMS DROVE WELL [SIC]. NO CEL ON." THE TECH DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MILES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. A COMMENT ON MY INVOICE STATED "HAD PI STATING THAT TECH WOULD PROBABLY NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN - CHECKED CONNECTORS AS PER ML." INITIAL RESPONSE FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON CURRENT PROBLEM SET IS THAT THEY PLAN TO REPLACE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCELERATOR. *TR

4/27/2015

INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT - RADIO NO POWER, DVD NO POWER. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT - STABILITY CONTROL DISPLAYING AFTER POWER RESTORED. INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT AND HE VEHICLE STALLED ON 09/21/2017

9/22/2017

SEAT BELTS

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. CHEVROLET NEEDS $600 TO FIX IT. PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THIS REPAIR ARE AT RISK OF DYING.

10/24/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO J P MOTORS CHEVROLET (3675 FRONTAGE RD, PERU, IL 61354) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PAID A PORTION OF THE COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

1/23/2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTS WILL POWER SURGE. ONE DAY THE VEHICLE JUST DIDN'T START. THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED AND AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I LOST THERMOSTAT CONTROL, THE POWER LOCKS WERE INVOLUNTARILY GOING UP AND DOWN, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES ALL WENT TO THE LEFT AND WERE NOT WORKING. WHEN I FINALLY PARKED THE VEHICLE I COULD SMELL AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION FOR ALL OF THIS ON A 2 LANE ROAD.

2/20/2020

Stopped at a stop sign. The vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power. Lights began flashing. Traction control system turned off and on. Then it went back to normal driving. I just had the Chassis Control Module Recall taken care of as well. The air conditioning is intermittently cutting its ability to cool then suddenly cooling again during this time. When the vehicle turned back on, the strong odor of fuel was present from the air vents. I had reported the issue before but was told by a dealer there is nothing wrong they could see beyond a visual inspection.

8/1/2023

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THIS CAR'S FUEL EFFICIENCY IS ATROCIOUS. IT WAS ADVERTISED AS 16-22 MPG BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 11 MPG ON THE HIGHWAY, IT'S LOWER AROUND TOWN. 12 MPG AROUND TOWN. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND MAINTENANCE SHOPS AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I'VE OWNED PREVIOUS SUBURBANS WITH 30 GALLON GAS TANKS AND CAN GO 600 MIKES ON A FULL TANK OF GAS. HOWEVER, I HAVE TO STOP FOR GAS WITH THIS CAR AFTER 325-350 MILES. IT'S TERRIBLE, ESPECIALLY IN LONG TRIPS. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FUEL USAGE BY THIS CAR CAR AND I DON'T KNOW WHO TO TURN TO FOR CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM. IF YOU DON'T CONSIDER THIS A VALID COMPLAINT, CAN YOU REFER ME TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION? I'VE TRIED TO GET AHOLD OF A NATIONAL CHEVROLET REPRESENTATIVE BUT I AM ALWAYS REFERRED BACK TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO HELP. I HOPE ( AND PRAY) THAT YOUR ABLE TO HELP BECAUSE THE CAR IS USING TWICE AS MUCH GAS AS I AM USED TO WITH THIS MODEL, HAVING HAD 20+ MPG WITH THE SUBURBAN I OWNED IN 2000. THANK YOU.

4/29/2020

Stopped at a stop sign. The vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power. Lights began flashing. Traction control system turned off and on. Then it went back to normal driving. I just had the Chassis Control Module Recall taken care of as well. The air conditioning is intermittently cutting its ability to cool then suddenly cooling again during this time. When the vehicle turned back on, the strong odor of fuel was present from the air vents. I had reported the issue before but was told by a dealer there is nothing wrong they could see beyond a visual inspection.

8/1/2023

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY 2014 SUBURBAN Z-71 4X4, FIRST OCCURRING AT 2735 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 19,367, 19,420, AND 20,435 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: LOSS OF POWER WHILE THE "CHECK ENGINE," "STABILTRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR. THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER READS "TRACTION CONTROL: OFF / STABILTRAK: OFF" FOLLOWED BY "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "SERVICE STABILTRAK." THE READOUT THEN SHOWS "ENGINE POWER REDUCED." THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND REQUIRES FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR AND OR SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO "MANUAL" MODE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A SAFE HIGHWAY SPEED. RPMS EXCEED 3500 UNLESS USING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION. AFTER RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE, SOME OR ALL WARNING LIGHTS EVENTUALLY DISAPPEAR, AND THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN SERVICE FOR FOUR AND A HALF DAYS, AND WAS RETURNED WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:"...LOOKED INTO SI AND FOUND A PIP SAYING WIGGLE WIRES AT DIFFERENT SPOTS. WIGGLED WIRES AND DROVE NO PROBLEMS DROVE WELL [SIC]. NO CEL ON." THE TECH DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MILES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. A COMMENT ON MY INVOICE STATED "HAD PI STATING THAT TECH WOULD PROBABLY NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN - CHECKED CONNECTORS AS PER ML." INITIAL RESPONSE FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON CURRENT PROBLEM SET IS THAT THEY PLAN TO REPLACE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCELERATOR. *TR

4/27/2015

WHEELS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I HAVE A 2015 SUBURBAN WHICH HAD ISSUES FROM DAY WHEN MY SUV CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BATTERY. IT HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. IT HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS, I'M ON MY 3RD SET OF TIRES 275/55/20 CROSS CONTACT ECO WHICH YOU ONLY GET 25000 MILES IF BEST. MY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACE BEFORE I HAD 20000 MILES. THE VIBRATION IS ANNOYING AND I'VE CHANGED MY TIRES AGAIN AND IT'S STILL VIBRANTING. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS I NOW REALIZE I' WASN'T GOING CRAZY WITH THE DIZZINESS.

11/17/2016

ENGINE

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO AMF MODULE CAUSES LOSS OF OIL.

12/7/2019

STRUCTURE

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES. *TR

6/10/2020

CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A DOREL JUVENILE GROUP MAXI-COSI CAR SEAT, MODEL NAME: PRIA 85, MODEL NUMBER: CC121BIZ, MANUFACTURED DATE: 05/07/2015 UTILIZED IN A 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SCREWS USED TO SECURE THE HARNESS BUTTON UNSCREWED FROM THE HARNESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REAR SCREW WAS HALFWAY UNSCREWED FROM THE HARNESS BUTTON. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE HARNESS STRAP TO BECOME FRAYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CAR SEAT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ORDER A REPLACEMENT CAR SEAT WHICH WAS STILL PENDING ARRIVAL TO THE CONTACT.*DT*JB*DT THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED PHOTOS. *TR

9/25/2020

STEERING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

There is a technical service bulletin published (15-NA-082) that is the result of insufficient welds between the bracket and frame rail that hold the sway bar on the models listed in the TSB. Recently while on a road trip we experienced heavy (almost uncontrollable) truck swaying while on the high way. I now have to find someone with welding experience in order to fix this problem because I am concerned about the safety of my family driving this vehicle with this condition. Please consider a recall for this condition.

5/1/2023

About This Data

Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?

The most reported complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, with 17 owner reports. That is about 22% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Are complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 33 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban severe?

33 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Chevrolet Suburban: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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