2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (32 reports).

2Recalls
80Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Suburban 1500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls

Steering:Linkages

Recall 11V339Jun 28, 2011739 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle

Recall 11V007Jan 6, 201130,566 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 80 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other32
Air Bags32
Structure18
Power Train5
Seats4
Electrical System4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Visibility2
Engine2
Suspension1

What owners report

2021-04-02, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH SELLERS CHEVROLET (15015 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70819, (225) 529-9130) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2019-07-04, Structure
MY NAME IS [XXX] I'M THE OWNER OF A 2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AND ONE DAY I TOOK MY WIFE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY AND WHEN I CAME OUT AFTER 4 HOURS MY SUBURBAN HAD 2 CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD ONE NEXT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ONE NEXT TO THE LEFT ON TOP OF THE GAUGES PANEL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2019-06-24, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AUTONATION CHEVROLET NORTH RICHMOND HILLS (7769 BOULEVARD 26, NORTH RICHMOND HILLS, TX 76180) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2019-03-17, Air Bags
RECALL WAS ISSUED MAY OF 2016 AND I'VE STILL NOT BEEN NOTIFIED TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR A FIX.
2019-02-28, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED AFTER 3 YEARS. I DRIVE MY FAMILY IN THIS CAR AND UNTIL IT'S FIXED WE HAVE TO TAKE 2 SEPARATE CARS. IT'S OKAY, I'VE MADE MY PAYMENTS TO GM IN A TIMELY MANNER ON A CAR I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY FAMILY IN. RECALL # : 49151

2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: Steering:Linkages; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (32), Air Bags (32), Structure (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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