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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
70Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV that has anchored the family hauler segment for decades. Built for buyers who need serious passenger capacity, towing muscle, and road-trip endurance, it competes at the top of the large SUV class. From 2019 through 2025, it remains one of the most recognizable vehicles on American roads, appealing to large families, fleet buyers, and anyone who refuses to compromise on interior space.

VERDICT

The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the Suburban for its commanding interior space, smooth highway ride, and strong towing credentials, treating it as a benchmark in the full-size SUV segment. Most acknowledge that its sheer size demands attentive driving and that fuel consumption is a persistent trade-off. Overall professional sentiment toward the 2019 to 2025 generation is broadly positive, particularly for families prioritizing capacity and comfort.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 20.4%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13107

Index breakdown

Crash protection57/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record17.5/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

70 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
1reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 34Engine 22Electrical System 6Steering 6Service Brakes 4Unknown Or Other 4

Other Suburban 1500 years

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13107), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2019. Class rank 53 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure