2023 Chevrolet

Suburban 4WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L

Chevrolet Suburban: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 355
Power to weight: 0.065 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.23
Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 545 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 6/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 226 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 134 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 5,474 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 102
Reported injuries: 3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE41%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
POWER TRAIN8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 132 total.

Chevrolet Suburban: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

RQ26001Openopened Jan 16, 2026ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
EA25007Openopened Oct 23, 2025ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE25001opened Jan 16, 2025ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

507 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

May 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6209K
This Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer message.
May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6519
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5509M
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540J
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540H
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
May 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6602W
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
and 499 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance: 1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

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.