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2022 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

4

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

127

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Suburban and 127 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 65 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
  3. SEAT BELTS6
  4. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
  5. AIR BAGS4

2022 Suburban Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 26V085000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 25V274000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 22V903000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 22V617000

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.

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2022 Suburban Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
PIC6602YOct 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.11038596
PIT6477DOct 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the softwar…11038139
PIT5698FSep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.11037555
N262558690-02Sep 23, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGeneral Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were…11037460
N262558690Sep 16, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGeneral Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were…11037321
PIT6545ASep 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key…11037445
PIC6629FSep 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display11037320
PIT5801FSep 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system.11037260
PIP4902WSep 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11037253
PIT6545Sep 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key…11037258
N262558690-01Sep 1, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEmission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power contro…11036648
PIT5869BAug 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides a diagnostic tip when fuse F4DR is opening and dealerships are to inspect the wiring at the center console lid.11036702
PIC6551CAug 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11036392
N262558690-01Aug 12, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGeneral Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were…11036143
PIT6446AJul 24, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.11035351
PIT5099JJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI to help diagnose A/C concern11035340
PIT5509NJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.11035308
PIT5910CJun 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not working after the BCM goes asleep. Advise dealership it is working as designed.11034785
PIT6476CJun 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message and DTC C055F due to a low battery condition. Dealer are to inspect the battery, battery c…11034778
PIT5966FJun 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.11034769
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