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2022 Chevrolet

Suburban 4WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start

Chevrolet Suburban: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
355
Power to weight
0.065 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.23
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
124 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
4

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Optional
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE36%
  • POWER TRAIN19%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • SEAT BELTS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 171 total.

Chevrolet Suburban: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ26001Openopened Jan 16, 2026ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  • EA25007Openopened Oct 23, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  • PE25001opened Jan 16, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

846 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6209K

    This Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer message.

  • May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6519

    This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.

  • May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5509M

    This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • May 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6602W

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.

  • May 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6602V

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.

  • Apr 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6511

    This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery message

  • and 838 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.