2023 Chevrolet Suburban · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 34owner reports
- 42,600median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
74 of the 125 complaints on this car are about the engine. 34 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2023 Suburban.
Tick what matches of 34 reports
Engine failure on other Suburban years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2015, 2016, 2017.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (34 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
All 3 recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Suburban
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
Crank position sensor failure - stall. Closed sep 14, 2006.
Engine compartment fires. Closed jul 31, 1996.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 20,000 and 52,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
What owners wrote
“Engine locked up, need engine replaced. We already satisfied the recall with the 0w-40 oil update.”
Filed Sep 10, 2026
“The engine siezed up due to the issues that are related to the recall. Currently waiting for a new engine, it has been almost 5 weeks and no time frame on when it will be fixed.”
Filed May 20, 2026
“After performing all preventative, regular, and even proactive maintenance, the vehicle started shaking and shutting down with 2 miles. We are now being told (by 3 separate mechanics) that it needs an entirely new engine.”
Filed May 18, 2026
“Lifters failed again for the second time. First time was at 41k miles fixed by dealer under warranty, it happened again today 05/02/2025 with 100k miles on the engine with ticking and cranking noises and being told it need an new engine. 5.3L suvs need to be investigated and be recalled for engine failure it is a common issue please help.”
Filed May 3, 2025 · 41,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 34 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 26 reports