Model year 2019 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2019 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban at 16–18 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 78 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

16–18

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban, newest first.

Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA 26V289000 Reported May 7, 2026 Do not drive

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262557620)
Units affected: 66 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes and 2 more components

NHTSA 19V761000 Reported Oct 24, 2019

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N192261050)
Components: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Wheel speed sensor/tone ring; Electronic stability control (ESC)
Units affected: 652,967 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other

NHTSA 18V673000 Reported Sep 26, 2018

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18315)
Units affected: 15,800 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Suburban C1500 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/22/18 mpg	$3,700	505
Suburban C1500 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/22/18 mpg	$3,700	505
Suburban C1500 2WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/23/17 mpg	$4,850	517
Suburban K1500 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	14/21/16 mpg	$4,200	541
Suburban K1500 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	14/21/16 mpg	$4,200	541
Suburban K1500 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/20/16 mpg	$5,150	553

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars	20.4%	Optional
2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars	21.2%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban owner complaints

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban, most recently on Sep 18, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Chevrolet Suburban complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	37
Engine	26
Electrical system	6
Steering	6
Seat belts	4
Unknown or other	4
Service brakes	3
Air bags	2
Engine and engine cooling	2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Suburban model years

Chevrolet Suburban by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Suburban	16–23 mpg	—	—	—
2026 Suburban	16–23 mpg	3	18	5/5
2025 Suburban	16–23 mpg	1	31	5/5
2024 Suburban	16–23 mpg	2	45	4/5
2023 Suburban	16–23 mpg	4	148	4/5
2022 Suburban	16–23 mpg	4	124	4/5
2021 Suburban	16–23 mpg	12	203	4/5
2020 Suburban	16–18 mpg	4	44	4/5
2018 Suburban	18–19 mpg	4	84	4/5
2017 Suburban	18–19 mpg	5	142	4/5
2016 Suburban	18–19 mpg	6	220	4/5
2015 Suburban	18 mpg	11	428	4/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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