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2018 Chevrolet Suburban
Full-size SUV · 2015–2026
Which year to buy
From our video research. NHTSA counts checked 2026-09-30. Tap a year for the details.
- Best record: 2020, then 2018 or 2019 (test the transmission on a 2019)
- Newer design: 2024 is the pick of 2021-2024
- Avoid: 2021 (199 complaints, 12 recalls)
- 6.2L V8 (2021-2026): require engine recall 25V274000 paperwork on 2021-2024; NHTSA is investigating failures after the repair and on 2025-2026 engines
Trims and features
Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2018 Suburban trims
| LS | LT | Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $50,200 | $55,300 | $64,900 |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Rows of seats | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 20 in |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | — | Optional |
| Forward collision warning | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | — | Standard | — |
| Lane keeping assist | — | Standard | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Push-button start | Standard | — | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | 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 | Standard | — |
| 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 | Some versions | 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 | Some versions | 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 | Some versions | 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 | Standard | 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 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 44 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 78 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 81 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 141 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 220 | Optional | Yes |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 429 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
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 |
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 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.