NHTSA Complaint #11710298 — 2020 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11710298
Vehicle	2020 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 3, 2026
Date Filed	January 12, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

Driving on interstate and gradual onset of clicking/knocking. Within 5 minutes complete loss of propulsion and throttle. RPM went to zero. Oil pressure/temperature/engine lights all fine. Dealership states "catastrophic engine failure." My family was in the vehicle. Fortunately still had power steering and brakes and able to guide vehicle to shoulder.

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