Full-size SUVs · T1 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 15 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $30,676 to own, including $5,918 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Suburban.
Reliability
15/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,918
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$12,000
17 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$46,564
$40,977 – $52,152, estimate
Recalls
1
on record
Owner complaints
45
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 15 out of 100, among the least reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2017, 2018 and 2020 Suburban scored much better.
It scores 15 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,918 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $30,676 over 5 years: $12,758 in lost value, $5,918 in repairs and $12,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $46,564 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2023 worst (13/100).
1 recall on record with NHTSA.