A steady late Suburban
The 2018 Suburban has about 140 complaints per 100,000 sold. Some transmission and stalling reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 84 owner complaints and 0 recalls
139 51% below the Suburban average
0 free to fix at a dealer
Every Suburban year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Transmission
Harsh shifts on some trucks.
Fix: Software update or repair $500+
Power train
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
- Feel for harsh shifts.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.19 of the 84 owner complaints about the 2018 Suburban involve the transmission and drivetrain (23%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.No recalls are on record for the 2018 Suburban, but a quick VIN check is still worth it.
Questions
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
A steady late Suburban. The 2018 Suburban has about 140 complaints per 100,000 sold. Some transmission and stalling reports.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have?
0 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
Transmission.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.