CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (38 reports).
2012 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 101 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Structure | 24 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
MY AUTO GEAR SHIFT DISINGAGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION THE CAR STARTED MOVING AS I WAS TRYING TO GET INTO THE DRIVER SEAT WITH DRIVER DOOR CATCHING THE TREE LIMBS AND OPENING THE DOOR AND ME HOLDING ONTO THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROOKE AND I FELL ONTO THE GROUND WHEN THE CAR STOPPED BY BACKING OVER THE CURB AND HITTING ANOTHER TREE. THERE IS A BUSHING HOLDING THE CABLE TO TRANSMISSION LEVER AND MY AUTO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND LOCAL CHEVY DEALER HAVE BOTH TOLD ME THE FAULTY CABLE CONNECTOR GETS BRITTLE AND BREAKS. NO WAY TO SAFELY DRIVE AS I CANNOT MOVE.
This is a recall took my 2012 Surburban to dealership in leavenworth, KS they had vehicle for two weeks did not fix the airbag that is under recall they stated could not get parts for it. So what is the problem with our government system in place to fix these problems but the GM dealership is not fixing the air bag nor do they call and state they have the parts in stock now???
My dash on my 2012 Suburban cracked within 4 years of its manufactured date and it just keeps getting worse. If there were an accident it is so dry and cracked it will through hard plastic into the driver and passengers. I know of many other same and similar year models that have the same issue. Now that there is a passenger-side airbag recall would be the perfect time for GM to step up and fix this obvious flaw.
Dashboard is cracking. I understand the class action was dismissed. But this is so unfair that the customers have to pay to fix for problem caused by material problem.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V051000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2012 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Electrical System:Ignition; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (38), Air Bags (26), Structure (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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.