Full-size SUVs · T1 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 13 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $31,812 to own, including $9,476 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Suburban.
Reliability
13/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$9,476
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$12,000
17 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$41,527
$36,543 – $46,510, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
131
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 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M
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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 |
Yes. It scores 13 out of 100, among the least reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2017, 2018 and 2020 Suburban scored much better.
It scores 13 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $9,476 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $31,812 over 5 years: $10,336 in lost value, $9,476 in repairs and $12,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $41,527 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2023 worst (13/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.