CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (45 reports).
2013 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
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 2013 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 45 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Structure | 24 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
The dashboard in 2007-2014 gm trucks and subs break apart. These can shatter when in an accident. There is insufficient bracing and supports to keep the dashboards from cracking and coming apart in pieces. Only remedy is to replace the dashboard or get an aftermarket cap that may or may not hold during an accident. Especially when the airbags is deployed.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On the driver side adjacent to the fuel tank, improper drainage for the body frame caused severe rust. Over time the frame of the vehicle becomes a safety hazard and may cause the frame to crack or split resulting in loss of control to the rear of the vehicle.
Bought 2013 suburban brand new and in 2018, on a trip to the mountains for fall break, the car quit with no warning signs, in the middle of the night. The car would not accelerate when gas pedal was pressed and RPM gauge needle âfluctuated erraticallyâ until car came to a complete stop in the middle of the highway! It was a scary and dangerous situation because it was late at night and we were in the mountains with no phone signal. Cars were coming and going both ways on Highway. Eventually people stopped to help us get suburban towed to local Chevrolet dealership and we had to rent a vehicle to get us to where we were initially going to start our fall break. The dealership called a day
My Suburban's dashboard has a crack that extends now to the edge of the airbag compartment door, with a piece now missing and what appears to be something like an airbag visible. I am concerned the airbag will not deploy correctly if / when it is needed. I have called a certified Chevrolet dealer/ repair garage who said this is not an issue listed under Chevrolet's recall, although I have seen numerous other customers express similar concerns and issues as mine. Thank you.
2013 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban: Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Electrical System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (45), Air Bags (28), Structure (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.