2018 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2018 LT Chevy suburban with 110000 miles has been giving me transmission and motor problems. I took it to chevy vannuys and they took 3 days and did nothing. I saw a recall on line for the same year. Explaining about transmission problems. Where can I go to have it fixed.”
filed Mar 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was parked and running, or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. Occasionally, the vehicle was able to be restarted…”
filed Feb 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 18 | 49% |
| 2023 Suburban | 59 | 52% |
| 2022 Suburban | 52 | 49% |
| 2021 Suburban | 76 | 42% |
| 2020 Suburban | 15 | 36% |
| 2019 Suburban | 24 | 32% |
| 2017 Suburban | 25 | 18% |
| 2016 Suburban | 27 | 12% |
| 2015 Suburban | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Suburban | 16 | 14% |
| 2012 Suburban | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.