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2011 Chevrolet

Suburban 1500 4WD

Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L

Chevrolet Suburban 1500: best and worst years
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD

Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2015 photoKevautoCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

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 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
16.6 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 0.4 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
222 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
130 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
5,686 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
228
Reported injuries
11

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

  • AIR BAGS33%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER26%
  • STRUCTURE15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • ENGINE4%
  • POWER TRAIN3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 301 total.

Chevrolet Suburban 1500: best and worst years

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.