2014 Chevrolet Suburban: Transmission went out
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Suburban report: transmission went out. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 105,000 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2014 Suburban in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11413171 (filed 04/21/2021): “Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed as transmission control system failure. th…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11387335 (filed 01/09/2021): “Transmission released at light on hill and rolled back out of control without ability to move forward.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,300 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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