2019 Chevrolet Suburban: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 64 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $24,788 to own, including $6,891 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.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$3,282
Transmission & drivetrain$2,854
Electrical system$166
Driver-assist & stability$138
Brakes$129
Steering$108
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)May 7, 2026 · campaign 26V289000
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 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the r
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No. It scores 64 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
It scores 64 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,891 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban cost to own?
About $24,788 over 5 years: $6,564 in lost value, $6,891 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $29,163 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 2019 Chevrolet Suburban have?