CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (78 reports).
2016 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Wheel Sensor Fault Can Cause Sudden Pull to One Side
A failed wheel-speed sensor can cause the vehicle's software to activate the driveline-protection system while driving between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode.
Reduced brake assist can lengthen stopping distance
Over time, the vacuum pump that supplies brake assist may produce less vacuum than it should.
Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some vehicles may not have received the complete software update from an earlier air bag recall.
Wrong right mirror can make cars look farther away
Some 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles were built with a convex (curved) right-hand outside mirror instead of the flat, non-convex mirror required by federal rearview mirror standards.
Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash
Certain 2014 Buick, Chevrolet vehicles have a software issue in the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Front Control Arm Welds Can Fail, Causing Loss of Steering
Certain large SUVs and pickups from 2016 have front upper control arms that may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 220 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 78 |
| Power Train | 45 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Steering | 23 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Wheels | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
What owners report
There is a defective paint on my 2016 ltz suburban
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the vehicle, and the sunroof glass exploded. During the failure, the sunroof cover was closed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered shards of glass inside the sunroof location. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 202,000.
The transmission failed suddenly and without warning. When I Went to pull out from a stop sign with cross traffic doing 55 mph, the vehicle shuddered and stopped pulling. We barely had enough momentum to get out of the way of oncoming traffic at the last second. The oncoming traffic had to brake and honked. After reading online, this is a common issue with the 6l80 transmission torque converters being a failure point and the fluid temperature being too high. Gm has a service bulletin for a lower temp bypass valve but there is no recall and these units are failing by the tens of thousands.
While in the parking lot or stopping at the stop light the brakes will get hard and wonât brake .
Hood and roof of Suburban has discolored and lost its shine coat. The door and panels are fine
2016 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban: Wheel Sensor Fault Can Cause Sudden Pull to One Side; Reduced brake assist can lengthen stopping distance; Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Wrong right mirror can make cars look farther away; Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (78), Power Train (45), Engine (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.