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2024 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist — a shareable PDF

36 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Engine problems dominate (47% of complaints, typically reported near 10k miles).

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)89
Severity (30%)86
Recall load (20%)97
Trend (10%)60

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, plotted where owners report it happening.

030k mi60k mi90k mi120k miEngine~10k mi · 17 reports

Also reported (mileage varies): Transmission & drivetrain (6) · Engine & cooling (6) · Brakes (5)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.

Engine

47%

17 complaints · typically near 10k mi · 17 in the last 2 years

The vehicle would jerk when changing gears and would have a rattle and vibration when accelerating.

Transmission & drivetrain

17%

6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years

The vehicle would jerk when changing gears and would have a rattle and vibration when accelerating.

Engine & cooling

17%

6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was previously repaired under …

Brakes

14%

5 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years

The vehicle went into limp mode! Everything associated with it happened so quickly,no brakes,no steering ,it was terrifying. We got safely to a gas station. We were ad…

Recalls (1)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Engine And Engine Cooling · 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.

Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only — always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.