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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD

1992–2013 · 25 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
14
Best
17
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The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 25 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 2013. Over this period, the Suburban 1500 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 14 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 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2012
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2011
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2008
6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2007
6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600121613MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600121513MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300121614MPG
2001
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600121513MPG
2000
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600121513MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$5,000111512MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600111613MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$5,000111412MPG
1994
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600111413MPG
1993
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$5,000111512MPG
1992
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$5,000111512MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
17
2012
17
2011
17
2008
16
2007
16
2006
15
2005
15
2004
14
2003
14
2002
14
2001
13
2000
13
1997
12
1996
13
1995
12
1994
13
1993
12
1992
12

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 4WD) 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 4WD. 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
1,939
Total Deaths
1,080

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
26.0%
Fire Occurrence
2.9%
Speeding Involved
14.5%
DUI Involved
17.1%
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 Crashes166
Fatalities
103
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2022
Fatal Crashes183
Fatalities
104
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2021
Fatal Crashes230
Fatalities
125
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2020
Fatal Crashes216
Fatalities
129
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2019
Fatal Crashes176
Fatalities
83
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2018
Fatal Crashes198
Fatalities
112
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2017
Fatal Crashes200
Fatalities
107
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2016
Fatal Crashes190
Fatalities
105
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes179
Fatalities
94
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2014
Fatal Crashes201
Fatalities
118
Deaths/Crash
0.59
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

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