2016 Chevrolet Suburban: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbove average
It scores 69 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $23,228 to own, including $7,336 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Suburban.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › VacuumSep 6, 2019 · campaign 19V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Air Bags › FrontalJul 10, 2017 · campaign 17V437000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 250
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Air Bags › FrontalSep 8, 2016 · campaign 16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV
Suspension › Front › Control ArmApr 28, 2016 · campaign 16V256000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
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No. It scores 69 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
It scores 69 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,336 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban cost to own?
About $23,228 over 5 years: $5,155 in lost value, $7,336 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,901 today.
What are the best years of the Chevrolet Suburban?
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2023 worst (13/100).
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have?