2023 Chevrolet Suburban power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was shaking and shuddering when trying to maintain highway speeds. Would have to slow down to maintain safety. The dealership advised the transmission needs replaced however we are seeing this is a widespread problem that GM has refused to admit fault for.”
filed Jun 9, 2026
“Transmission malfunction. This has appeared several times at highway speeds and low speeds. Driver to limp along in the slow lane to exit ramp and take back roads to get back to base. The current problem has been confirmed with error codes P0747. Check engine light comes on with a screen prompt…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 7 | 19% |
| 2022 Suburban | 29 | 27% |
| 2021 Suburban | 35 | 19% |
| 2020 Suburban | 10 | 24% |
| 2019 Suburban | 38 | 50% |
| 2018 Suburban | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 Suburban | 38 | 27% |
| 2016 Suburban | 44 | 20% |
| 2015 Suburban | 47 | 11% |
| 2014 Suburban | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Suburban | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 Suburban | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.