Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD

19922013 · 32 configurations

Lowest
13
Average
15
Best
17

The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 2013. Over this period, the Suburban 1500 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 13 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 15 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2012
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2011
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2010
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2010
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300121914MPG
2009
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2009
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2009
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750142016MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2008
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750142016MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750142016MPG
2007
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000141815MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2001
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2000
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1999
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1998
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
1994
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1993
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1992
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
17
2012
17
2011
17
2010
17
2009
16
2008
16
2007
16
2006
14
2005
15
2004
15
2003
14
2002
14
2001
14
2000
14
1999
14
1998
14
1997
14
1996
14
1995
13
1994
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Suburban 1500 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Suburban (from 1950-2003;see 422 for 2004 on), Chevrolet Suburban (from 2004 on; see 431 for 1950-2003) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,272
Total Deaths
1,265

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
26.3%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
15.1%
DUI Involved
17.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
12%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes189
Fatalities
115
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2022
Fatal Crashes206
Fatalities
115
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2021
Fatal Crashes267
Fatalities
149
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2020
Fatal Crashes239
Fatalities
143
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2019
Fatal Crashes207
Fatalities
100
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2018
Fatal Crashes230
Fatalities
130
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2017
Fatal Crashes238
Fatalities
125
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2016
Fatal Crashes240
Fatalities
135
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2015
Fatal Crashes226
Fatalities
122
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2014
Fatal Crashes230
Fatalities
131
Deaths/Crash
0.57

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2013
2
2012
2
2011
3
2010
2
2009
2
2007
7
2006
1
2005
3
2004
2
2003
4
2001
2
2000
11
1999
1
1998
1
1997
1
1995
4
1994
4
1992
5
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