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2024 Chevrolet Suburban

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Suburban.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban carries a reliability profile of 36 total owner complaints and one recall, with the engine registering as the top complaint area. Within the model’s tracked history spanning 1990 to 2024, this model year records the lowest complaint count at 36, measured against the 1994 peak of 1004. That positioning places the 2024 Suburban at the most favorable point in the nameplate’s documented reliability history, meaning it currently accounts for the fewest tracked owner complaints of any year in the dataset.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12727115
Engine air filter84121217 alt 84121219
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88864539 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84278338
Thermostat19420815 alt 55496127
Cabin air filter13540923

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length225.6 in
Overall width81.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase134.3 in
Curb weight5684 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Suburban of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2021 High Country
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-67.70 sec16.00 sec305 hp4WD
2021High Country 6.2L V86.10 sec14.50 sec420 hp4x4
2021Z71 5.3L V87.60 sec15.70 sec355 hp4x4
2021High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-68.40 sec16.50 sec277 hp4x4
2021High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-68.50 sec16.60 sec277 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 200,000 miTiming Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban posts the lowest complaint count (36) and fewest recalls (1) of any model year in the supplied federal record, continuing a clear downward arc that began when this generation launched in 2021 (179 complaints, 12 recalls) and tightened through 2022 (105/4) and 2023 (109/3). Notably, investigation activity has held flat at 3 for three consecutive model years (2022–2024), meaning NHTSA is still actively probing issues on this generation even as raw complaint volume has collapsed—a nuance that the headline-low numbers obscure. Engine and powertrain categories dominate the 2024 complaint mix (10 + 6 + 4 = 20 of 36), and while a single crash and single fire complaint are low in absolute terms, they are the type of findings that warrant a VIN-specific review. TSB volume has likewise fallen sharply from the 2007–2009 peak of 1,290–1,375 down to 559 for 2024, indicating reduced manufacturer service-bulletin churn as the platform ages into its fourth year. On balance, the 2024 Suburban sits at the cleanest point of the current generation's curve and is a defensible used buy, provided the buyer verifies that the open investigations and the single recall have been resolved on the specific vehicle.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
559
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine10
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Power Train4
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Engine2
Steering1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V274000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalReported 24/04/2025

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 559 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5910C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not…
PIT6476C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65292026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis PI was created to address an Intermittent Loss of Connectivity, GPS, or Wi-Fi Due to…
PIT65222026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Suburban have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.