2016 Chevrolet Suburban drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 45 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet suburban. While driving 30 MPH, the front passenger wheel detached from the axle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The failure mileage was 40,000. I passenger later went to er for workup due to head injury. Manufacturer was contacted. Updated 10/15/18
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 25 MPH her transmission slipped into neutral. No warning lights were illuminated, and the contact proceeded to bring her vehicle to a complete stop, put the transmission into park, attempted to get into drive again however the vehicle remained in neutral and the RPM's shot up significantly.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints