2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
108
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
The 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 has received a total of 108 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (32 complaints), Unknown Or Other (32 complaints), and Structure (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500, potentially affecting up to 31,305 vehicles.
Recall 11V339000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 739 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438...
View full details →Recall 11V007000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
| 30,566 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD...
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
108 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytailgate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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.
RECALL WAS ISSUED MAY OF 2016 AND I'VE STILL NOT BEEN NOTIFIED TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR A FIX.
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
Safety Rating for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15NA082B — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
PIE-0188-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GM: IN REGARDS TO SOME VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ISSUE OF NO AIRFLOW THROUGH HVAC VENTS DUE TO THE BLOWER MOTOR BEING INOPERATIVE. *PE UPDATED 2/21/12. *PE
PIP-4819 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SES LIGHT DUE TO P0300-P0308 AND ENGINE MISFIRES; INSPECT PLUG WIRE. THIS MAY BE THE RESULT OF A LOOSE SPARK PLUG WIRE OF THE CYLINDER WITH CURRENT AND/OR HISTORY MISFIRES. *PE
PIT-4730A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FREEZE WHILE DRIVING. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
- 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 35 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 240 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 131 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 70 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 70 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 (current)
- 2012 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 0 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 0 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 0 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 0 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 — 0 complaints
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