NHTSA Recall History

Suburban Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Suburban — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

4
Total Recalls
344,333
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
4
Years Reported
0
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

About Suburban recalls

Suburban has issued 4 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 4 years (from 1973 to 1981), affecting an estimated 344,333 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Visibility, Equipment. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Suburban dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Suburban safety recalls.

Visibility 3 recalls
Equipment 1 recall
Recall History

Suburban recalls by year

Browse 4 recalls across 4 years. Most recent first.

Suburban Recall FAQ

Common questions about Suburban safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Suburban issued?

Suburban has issued 4 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 344,333 vehicles since 1973. The most recent recall was reported 1981-11-17.

How do I check if my Suburban vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Suburban and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Suburban recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Suburban must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Suburban dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Which Suburban components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Suburban are: Visibility (3), Equipment (1). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Suburban recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20. This site is independent and not affiliated with Suburban.