Chevrolet

Suburban 1500

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 1992 to 2013

Includes Suburban 1500 2WD, Suburban 1500 4WD and Suburban 1500 AWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2013. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 44; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 80, about 1.8x this model's typical 44; recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
1992	2Gas	12.5	$5,000	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	2Gas	12.5	$5,000	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	2Gas	13	$4,800	0	9	no data	SEAT BELTS 30%, VISIBILITY 20%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 20%
complaints: 9, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 92 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	2Gas	12.5	$5,000	0	8	no data	AIR BAGS 20%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%, VISIBILITY 20%
complaints: 8, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	2Gas	13.5	$4,625	0	9	no data	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33%, SUSPENSION 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 9, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better.
1997	2Gas	13	$4,825	0	16	no data	VISIBILITY 26%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 16, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
1998	1Gas	14	$4,450	0	14	no data	VISIBILITY 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 13%
complaints: 14, below this model's typical 22 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
1999	1Gas	14	$4,450	0	74	no data	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 51%, SERVICE BRAKES 7%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5%
complaints: 74, about 3.4x this model's typical 22 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	2Gas	13.5	$4,625	0	67	no data	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33%, SERVICE BRAKES 31%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4%
complaints: 67, about 1.5x this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	2Gas	13.5	$4,625	0	92	no data	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 25%, SERVICE BRAKES 14%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%
complaints: 92, about 2.1x this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	4Gas	14	$4,450	0	120	no data	SERVICE BRAKES 23%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 21%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%
complaints: 120, above this model's typical 87 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 43 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	6Gas	14	$4,450	0	175	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%, SERVICE BRAKES 19%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%
complaints: 175, above this model's typical 131 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	6Gas	14	$4,450	0	182	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39%, SERVICE BRAKES 13%, STEERING 6%
complaints: 182, above this model's typical 131 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	4Gas	14.5	$4,300	0	94	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 46%, POWER TRAIN 11%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 94, above this model's typical 87 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	4Gas	14	$4,450	1	31	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, STRUCTURE 20%, SERVICE BRAKES 17%
complaints: 31, below this model's typical 87 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	5Gas	16	$3,900	0	190	no data	AIR BAGS 26%, STRUCTURE 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 190, about 1.7x this model's typical 109 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 complaints reporting a fire: 6 Score: 43 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	5Gas	16	$3,900	0	101	no data	AIR BAGS 31%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, STRUCTURE 14%
complaints: 101, below this model's typical 109 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Gas	16	$3,900	0	55	no data	AIR BAGS 36%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, STRUCTURE 11%
complaints: 55, above this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	15.5	$4,050	0	53	279	AIR BAGS 31%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21%, STRUCTURE 19%
complaints: 53, above this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	2Gas	17	$3,650	2	80	284	AIR BAGS 30%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 30%, STRUCTURE 17%
complaints: 80, about 1.8x this model's typical 44 recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 19 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	2Gas	17	$3,650	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	2Gas	17	$3,650	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 44 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1992: 12.5 to 2013: 17

Owner complaints1992: 0 to 2013: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.