The lowest-complaint Suburban of its generation
The 2020 Suburban has about 115 complaints per 100,000 sold.
Updated November 2026 · based on 44 owner complaints and 0 recalls
117 59% 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
Engine failures
Rare engine and water pump failures.
Fix: Water pump $500 to $1,000
Engine
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Chevrolet Suburban
- Check for coolant leaks.Coolant keeps the engine from overheating. A dropping level, drips, white smoke or residue can mean leaks or a failing head gasket, which can ruin the engine.17 of the 44 owner complaints about the 2020 Suburban involve the engine and cooling system (39%).
- 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 2020 Suburban, but a quick VIN check is still worth it.
Questions
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
The lowest-complaint Suburban of its generation. The 2020 Suburban has about 115 complaints per 100,000 sold.
How many recalls does the 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
Engine failures.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.