2022 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.
What owners report
“Intermittant slow, jerking when shifting gears. In 4wd rear wheels locked up on right hand turn, sliding through intersection. No warning or failure lights. Needs…”NHTSA complaint 11766657 — filed 09/24/2026
“I own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban with approximately 115,000 miles. While driving, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly entered limp mode. The…”NHTSA complaint 11747576 — filed 06/30/2026
“UNKNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUES MENTIONED IN OTHER RECALLS FOR SAME PERIOD/MAKE MODEL AS LISTED YET MY VIN was not, as a mother 4 little ones I…”NHTSA complaint 11741887 — filed 06/03/2026
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban: 32 of 124 complaints on file (25.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
