• May 7, 2026Power trainDo not drive

  Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up

  NHTSA campaign 26V-289 · 66 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

  The risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

• October 24, 2019Stability and traction control

  Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking

  NHTSA campaign 19V-761 · 652,967 vehicles potentially affected · Electronic stability control (ESC)

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

  The risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

• September 6, 2019Brakes

  Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist

  NHTSA campaign 19V-645 · 3,456,719 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

  The risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

• September 26, 2018Seat belts

  Rear Seatbelt Retractor May Not Lock/FMVSS 208

  NHTSA campaign 18V-673 · 15,800 vehicles potentially affected · Seat belts

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  The risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

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A campaign rarely covers every Suburban built in 2018. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Chevrolet Suburban model years

• 2022 4
• 2021 12
• 2019 3
• 2017 5
• 2016 6
• 2015 11
• 2014 3
• 2013 4
• 2012 4
• 2011 3
• 2010 3
• 2009 5
• 2008 4
• 2007 4
• 2006 1
• 2005 6
• 2004 4
• 2003 5
• 2002 2
• 2001 6
• 2000 8
• 1999 1

Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban: 26V-289 (Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up); 19V-761 (Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking); 19V-645 (Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist); 18V-673 (Rear Seatbelt Retractor May Not Lock/FMVSS 208).

How do I know if my 2018 Chevrolet Suburban has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Is it safe to drive the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban?

Campaign 26V-289 carries a “do not drive” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.