2013 Chevrolet Suburban air bags problems
28 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet suburban. While idling on the highway, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, head, and mouth that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 18,000.
Without any impact or any other stress whatsoever, a crack has appeared at the front left corner of the passenger airbag and extends diagonally toward the windshield for several inches.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints