2015 Chevrolet Suburban
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Full-size SUVs · K2 generation

2020 Chevrolet Suburban: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 77 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $23,756 to own, including $5,309 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Suburban.

Reliability

77/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$5,309

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$11,333

18 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$31,608

$27,815 – $35,401, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

44

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$2,790
Transmission & drivetrain$1,744
Electrical system$181
Driver-assist & stability$149
Brakes$129
Steering$104

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Chevrolet Suburban

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2023 worst (13/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202415/100
202313/100
202221/100
202123/100
202077/100
201964/100
201882/100
201772/100
201669/100
201559/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban a year to avoid?

No. It scores 77 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?

It scores 77 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,309 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2020 Chevrolet Suburban cost to own?

About $23,756 over 5 years: $7,114 in lost value, $5,309 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $31,608 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 2020 Chevrolet Suburban have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.