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2016 Chevrolet Suburban

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

13.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,123

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019533 · manufacturer campaign N192261050

24 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2014–2018 · Suburban 2015–2020 · Tahoe 2015–2020 · Sierra 2014–2018 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be an error in the electronic-brake control module software. This could cause the driveline-protection system to activate when a wheel-speed sensor fails. If this happens, the brakes could apply and cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive, a 5.3-L engine, and a 3.08 ratio rear axle. The problem can only occur when the vehicle is in four-wheel drive or automatic mode, and travelling at a speed between 66 and 97 km/h (41 and 60 mph). A wheel-speed sensor failure will cause the electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning lights to turn on, and a "Service StabiliTrak" message to display.

Why it matters

A vehicle that suddenly pulls to one side could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the electronic-brake control module software. General Motors advises that using two-wheel-drive mode can eliminate the risk until the recall repair is completed.

37,378 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019324 · manufacturer campaign N192217410

28 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015–2017 · Silverado 2014–2018 · Suburban 2015–2018 · Tahoe 2015–2018 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake pedal and an increase in brake pedal effort to stop the vehicle.

Why it matters

A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the electronic brake control module.

310,121 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2016502 · manufacturer campaign 16049

12 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015 · Silverado 2015–2016 · Suburban 2015–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with Continental P275/55R20 CrossContact LX20 tires, a manufacturing defect could cause a lack of adhesion between belts in the tire. Affected tires may exhibit localized tread wear, excessive vibration, noise and bulging in the tread area. Continued use could cause the belts to separate, which could lead to full belt/tread loss. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect tire date code markings to determine whether they are from the affected date code. Affected tires will be replaced.

1,435 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016439 · manufacturer campaign 16007

9 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2014–2017 · Lacrosse 2014–2016 · Escalade 2015–2016 · Corvette 2014–2017 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software. Note: This recall affects 2014-2017 model year Sierra LD/Silverado LD models and 2015-2016 model year Sierra HD/Silverado HD model vehicles.

362,263 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2016190 · manufacturer campaign 42190

28 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2016 · Silverado 2016 · Suburban 2016 · Tahoe 2016 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been built with front upper control arms with a poor quality weld near the control arm’s bushing. If these welds were to fail, it could cause the upper control arm to deform or separate from the bushing, which could affect steering and directional control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms, and perform a realignment.

432 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 45% of 114 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
312 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban at 13.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 312 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,123 in fuel, producing roughly 6,145 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.