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Having space for all the occupants and cargo is something that people look forward to when driving a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. In fact, the automaker claims this large SUV has “enough room at the top for everyone.” Yet, customers are complaining about the dangerous tires and defective visibility that’s causing stress on the road.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | |
| Engine | |
| Seat Belts | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Electrical System | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | |
| Power Train | |
| Tires | |
| Unknown Or Other |
2022 Chevy Suburban Tire Problems
The tires that a car rides on say a lot about the safety and handling of the vehicle. Yet, Suburban owners don’t feel safe with what’s included on the SUV.
One NHTSA complaint points out, “I purchased a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban on December 6, 2022 equipped with 4 Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 tires sized 275 50R22. On December 21, on my way home I hit a bump. When I got home I could audibly hear air leaking out of the passenger rear tire. I called OnStar who sent a tow truck driver out to put the spare on. We could not find a nail or anything in the tire but there was about a 1.5 inch crack in the sidewall about 1 inch away from the rim with nothing sticking in it. I took it to the dealership where I purchased the tire and they ordered a replacement tire. They said that I could file a complaint with the State Department of Transportation if I wanted. It cost me about $328 to repair.”
The complaint goes on to say: “On February 12, around 9:00 pm, I was about an hour and a half away from home about to drive back when the tire sensor light came on saying the passenger rear tire had low air pressure. I pulled into a park and went to look and I again could audibly hear air leaking from the tire. I had not hit any bumps this time, but the tire was completely flat within 20 minutes. When the tow truck driver came to put the spare on, I explained to him what happened previously and that was the second time this had happened within 2 months of purchasing the vehicle. He looked at the tire with me and it had the same tear in the sidewall in the same location as the previous tire. There was no nail or object in the tire, just a 1.5 inch long rigid crack. I noticed that there had been a Bridgestone recall for this type of tire for size 275 55R20 in 2021 because of a pin hole in the sidewall. I believe that my tires are defective.”
For now, Chevy hasn’t issued any information on defective tires. All that’s been talked about is Service Bulletin #030310007K. In this communication, GM talks about vibrations, shaking and other characteristics of bad tires. Additionally, it wasn’t that long ago when GM was under investigation for possible class-action lawsuits because of what’s called “Chevy Shake.” When people make up a name for a car defect with the automaker’s brand in it, that’s a clear sign to stay away from the lineup.
2022 Chevy Suburban Visibility Problems
Seeing out of a large SUV is imperative for staying safe on the road ahead. Yet, the auto glass is causing some concerns for drivers and occupants of the Suburban.
Another NHTSA review reads, “I was driving on the interstate and my sunroof exploded. There were few cars around me and I was not under a bridge. I did not see anything coming at the car or see anything drop or fall behind us. Just heard a lot exploding noise.”
There’s nothing quite as scary as having the sunroof exploding while driving. It has the potential to cause a serious accident, all of which the automaker would be liable for because of the defect. However, Chevy isn’t taking ownership for now. Instead, the company is providing smoke and mirrors by talking about other problems, such as Service Bulletin #PIT5892. In this communication, Chevy admits that the wipers aren’t parking in the right position. New software needs to be installed to get them working correctly. While this Chevy SUV might have “room for everyone,” it can’t possibly land at the top of the competition because of these glaring defects. Instead, it should be listed as one of the biggest lemons for the model year.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Air Bags, Engine |
| Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| State | FL |
| Description | 2022 chevrolet suburban. Consumer writes in regard to engine stalling, illuminated air bag light and loud rattling sound coming from the engine. |
| Category | Air Bags, Seat Belts |
| Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owned a 2022 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated while his wife was driving at approximately 30 mph she crashed into another vehicle striking the driver's side door of the other vehicle, which then crashed into another vehicle in the rear having been redirected from the force of the impact. The vehicle had been moved in the same direction that the wife's vehicle was traveling. The vehicle that the wife had crashed into had run a stop sign. The contact stated that all the front air bags deployed, however, the wife told him that the passenger side air bag had begun to emit smoke after deploying and then a fire started. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopped after the impact and that his wife was having difficulty unbuckling her seat belt. The wife had stated that onstar had contacted her the moment following the crash, she told onstar that she was having trouble unbuckling and that the vehicle was on fire. Onstar released her seat belt. The police, ambulance, and fire department were on the scene. There were no injuries, however, the contact's vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and exploded. The contact stated that the fire department extinguished the fire with water. The police wrote a report. The other two vehicles drove away from the scene, and the contact's vehicle was towed to a police impound lot. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance |
| Date | Feb 03, 2023 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that after an unknown over-the-air (ota) software update was performed, the forward collision alert system failed to operate. The contact was made aware of the failure while reversing the vehicle. The contact stated that the alert failed to alert her of a nearby vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer confirmed that the forward collision alert system chip needed to be installed; however, the chip was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was a chip shortage. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. |
| Category | Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train |
| Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | When I started up the vehicle with the key fab button I noticed the cabin air blower came on as normal however when we went to the cockpit we noticed the engine was not running. When we went to start the vehicle (holding break and pressing start button) the dashboard started the z71 launch sequence and then went to a dashboard as if I was in the normal drive mode however the dashboard was extremely dimly lit as if the backlight was not on and the engine still was not running. After several attempts to start using the brake+start button method we noticed a clicking sound that seemed to be coming from the engine cabin just in front of the passenger cabin however it would never ignite/start the engine. After several attempts to start the engine through the brake+button, we tried to just press the start button, which would sometimes be prompted on the dashboard, and get some feedback from the dashboard through better backlighting and messages I now cannot recall but never ignited the engine. When we tried again with the key fab x2 button (hoping it would either start or "cancel" the current vehicle state), we received no response from the vehicle. When we attempted to shift, it stated the "conditions were not met", which I perceived as the correct response. The vehicle was stuck in this "mode" with the air blower still running and exterior lights still on and it was only a matter of time until the battery ran out. When it ran out later that day (though not completely ded) in rebooted in the same tweener mode. However, when we came the next day with a tow truck and a fully dead battery in the suburban, the vehicle booted right up as normal. The tow truck driver indicated several new tahoe drivers experiencing the same issue. To me, this is a software launch issue. While the vehicle was not perceived to be in danger, it left us stranded in what could be a dangerous location. Several episodes as reported by tow truck. Unsure if inspected. No symptoms before problem. |
| Category | Tires |
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | I purchased a 2022 chevrolet suburban on december 6, 2022 equipped with4 bridgestone alenza a/s 02 tires sized 275 50r22. On december 21, on my way home I hit a bump. When I got home I could audibly hear air leaking out of the passenger rear tire. I called onstar who sent a tow truck driver out to put the spare on. We could not find a nail or anything in the tire but there was about a 1. 5 inch crack in the sidewall about 1 inch away from the rim with nothing sticking in it. I took it to the dealership where I purchased the tire and they ordered a replacement tire. They said that I could file a complaint with the state department of transportation if I wanted. It cost me about 8 to repair. On february 12, around 9:00 pm, I was about an hour and a half away from home about to drive back when the tire sensor light came on saying the passenger rear tire had low air pressure. I pulled into a park and went to look and I again could audibly hear air leaking from the tire. I had not hit any bumps this time, but the tire was completely flat within 20 minutes. When the tow truck driver came to put the spare on, I explained to him what happened previously and that was the second time this had happened within 2 months of purchasing the vehicle. He looked at the tire with me and it had the same tear in the sidewall in the same location as the previous tire. There was no nail or object in the tire, just a 1. 5 inch long rigid crack. I noticed that there had been a bridgestone recall for this type of tire for size 275 55r20 in 2021 because of a pin hole in the sidewall. I believe that my tires are defective. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | I was driving on the interstate and my sunroof exploded. There were few cars around me and I was not under a bridge. I did not see anything coming at the car or see anything drop or fall behind us. Just heard a lot exploding noise. |
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