NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Safety Ratings
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 scores 81 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 70 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 achieved an 81/100 NHTSA Safety Index score, positioning it within the Strong band. This assessment is largely anchored by a clean recall record and robust crash protection ratings. However, a 3-star rollover rating, combined with crash avoidance technology available only as an option, prevented the vehicle from reaching the highest safety tier.
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 received a 4-out-of-5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, based on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 93 SUVs from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 ranks 53 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 81 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 20.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 70 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 53 of 93 SUVs tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 achieved an overall Safety Index score of 81, placing it in the Strong band. This assessment is notably shaped by a perfect recall record for the model year, directly contributing to a defect-record sub-score of 17.5 out of 20. Crash protection for the 2019 Suburban 1500 earned 57 out of 70 points. This rating reflects a 5-star side impact score, balanced by a 3-star rollover rating. NHTSA data indicates a rollover risk of 20 percent. Buyers should consider this figure, especially given the vehicle's body type and potential use cases. The avoidance technology sub-score is 6 out of 10. This is due to forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems being optional equipment on the 2019 model. Electronic stability control was standard. No prior-year Safety Index is available for comparison.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Suburban 1500 4WD achieved a 4 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. While side impact protection earned a full 5-star rating, and frontal crash protection scored 4 stars, the rollover rating presents an area for concern. This vehicle received 3 out of 5 stars in rollover resistance, with NHTSA identifying a 20 percent rollover risk. The dynamic tip test, however, did not result in a tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13107
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA shows zero recall campaigns on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories attached to this model year. That absence is a meaningful positive and is directly reflected in the defect-record component of the Safety Index, which scores 17.5 out of a possible 20 points.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA has received 70 unverified consumer complaints for this model year. Alleged issues are concentrated in Power Train (34 reports) and Engine (22 reports), with smaller clusters in Electrical System, Steering, and Service Brakes. Two alleged crashes and two alleged injuries are included in those filings. All are unverified allegations.
70 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Before purchasing a used 2019 Suburban 1500, run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool. Zero campaigns are on file now, but manufacturer campaigns can be added retroactively. Confirm whether the individual vehicle was optioned with forward collision warning and lane departure warning, as both were optional on this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Suburban 1500, a result that directly boosts its defect-record sub-score to 17.5 out of 20 in the Safety Index.
- The rollover rating is 3 out of 5 stars, with NHTSA calculating a 20-percent rollover risk and a no-tip result on the dynamic test - the single weakest crash-test figure for this model year.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning were optional, not standard, on this model year, so used-market examples vary in whether those systems are present.
- NHTSA has logged 70 unverified complaints for this model year, with Power Train and Engine accounting for 56 of those reports - a concentration worth noting when inspecting a used example.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 places
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 safety questions
Was the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 20.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 70 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in SUV (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tesla Model X 60d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X 75d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X 90d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X P100d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X P90d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Nissan Murano | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13107), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 53 of 93 in the SUV class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.