2016 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

27Engine complaints

12.5%Of all 216 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES77 · 35.6%

POWER TRAIN42 · 19.4%

ENGINE27 · 12.5%

Unspecified / other26 · 12%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 11.6%

Share of the 216 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO PRODUCE COLD AIR THROUGH THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 11301653 — filed 01/24/2020

“MY AC CONDENSER WENT OUT 2 DAYS AFTER HAVING MY CAR SERVICED AT THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. CALLED CHEVY AND SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO…”NHTSA complaint 11203317 — filed 04/24/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE FORCE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 11191300 — filed 03/25/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban: 27 of 216 complaints on file (12.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?

216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.