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Which year to buy
Best bet2020Fewest serious problems: 0.8× usual
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2021Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2022–2023, 2025More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.
Verdicts from our video research; the chart and numbers from NHTSA. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-09-30.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl; 6.0L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2011 Suburban trims
| LS | LT | LTZ |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 15 | Engine (9) | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 30 | Engine (14) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 42 | Engine (22) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 142 | Engine (76) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 123 | Engine (62) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 12 | 199 | Engine (86) | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 44 | Engine (17) | Yes |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 78 | Power train (38) | Yes |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 81 | Engine (18) | Yes |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 141 | Service brakes (41) | Yes |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 220 | Service brakes (78) | Yes |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 429 | Service brakes (149) | No |
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 59 | Unknown or other (17) | No |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 12–17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 118 | Unknown or other (45) | No |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 12–17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 101 | Unknown or other (38) | No |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 12–17 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 383 | Air bags (102) | No |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14–17 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 292 | Air bags (76) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Generations and measurements
Suburban · 2015–2020
Twelfth generation (GMTK2)
8-inch touchscreen, column shifter
Suburban · 2021–2026
Thirteenth generation (GMTT1)
Independent rear suspension, 3.0L diesel option; 2025 refresh
Apple lists CarPlay for: Suburban 2016–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 15 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 15 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 30 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 30 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 42 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 42 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 125 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 125 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 124 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 124 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 12 | 198 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 12 | 198 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 44 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 44 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 78 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 78 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 81 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 81 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 141 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 141 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 220 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 220 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 429 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 429 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 59 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 59 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 118 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 118 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 118 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 118 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 101 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 101 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 101 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 101 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 228 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 228 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 155 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 155 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 170 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 122 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Suburban 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2026 | Suburban 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–22 |
| 2025 | Suburban 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2025 | Suburban 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–22 |
| 2024 | Suburban 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2024 | Suburban 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2023 | Suburban 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2023 | Suburban 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–22 |
| 2022 | Suburban 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–23 |
| 2022 | Suburban 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–22 |
| 2021 | Suburban 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–23 |
| 2021 | Suburban 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16–22 |
| 2020 | Suburban C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2020 | Suburban K1500 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16 |
| 2019 | Suburban C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2019 | Suburban K1500 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16 |
| 2018 | Suburban C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
19 |
| 2018 | Suburban K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
18 |
| 2017 | Suburban C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
19 |
| 2017 | Suburban K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
18 |
| 2016 | Suburban C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
18–19 |
| 2016 | Suburban K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
18 |
| 2015 | Suburban C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
18 |
| 2015 | Suburban K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
18 |
| 2014 | Suburban C10 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2014 | Suburban K10 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Suburban 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Suburban 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Suburban 2500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2013 | Suburban 2500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2012 | Suburban 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Suburban 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Suburban 2500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2012 | Suburban 2500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2011 | Suburban 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Suburban 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Suburban 2500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2011 | Suburban 2500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2010 | Suburban 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
14–17 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.