Full-size SUVs · K2 generation
Smart buy Above average
It scores 72 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $23,297 to own, including $6,972 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Suburban.
Reliability
72/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$6,972
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,737
19 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$24,825
$21,846 – $27,804, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
142
filed with NHTSA
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.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front a
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
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.
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."
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
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Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2023 worst (13/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 15/100 |
| 2023 | 13/100 |
| 2022 | 21/100 |
| 2021 | 23/100 |
| 2020 | 77/100 |
| 2019 | 64/100 |
| 2018 | 82/100 |
| 2017 | 72/100 |
| 2016 | 69/100 |
| 2015 | 59/100 |
No. It scores 72 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 72 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,972 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $23,297 over 5 years: $5,588 in lost value, $6,972 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $24,825 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2023 worst (13/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.