2011 Chevrolet Suburban Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

66Air Bags complaints

44.6%Of all 148 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS66 · 44.6%

Unspecified / other46 · 31.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY19 · 12.8%

ENGINE10 · 6.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 5.4%

Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL DATE OF RECALL: MAY 27, 2016 DATE OF COMPLAINT: JULY 1, 2019 THE RECALL IS STILL INCOMPLETE AND REMEDY IS UNAVAILABLE. WE LIVE…”NHTSA complaint 11228863 — filed 07/01/2019

“THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/STEERING WHEEL - THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD WITH THE AIRBAGS AND POTENTIAL DEBRIS IN THE EVENT OF…”NHTSA complaint 11150989 — filed 11/12/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED…”NHTSA complaint 11122994 — filed 08/28/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban: 66 of 148 complaints on file (44.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?

148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.