1978 Chevrolet Suburban recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Suburban under individual trim or body names rather than "Suburban", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1), Engine (1), Trailer Hitches (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
07/14/2003 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL AT TIRE. *AK
08/01/2000 · Engine
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 45, THE BLADE FROM THE COOLING FAN BROKE OFF DENTING THE HOOD. YH
05/28/1996 · Trailer Hitches · crash
TRAILER HITCH BROKE, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH
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