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All cars · Chevrolet Suburban · 2025

2025 Chevrolet Suburban. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index87100 = average car
Complaints31NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold58,683U.S. model year
Per 100K sold53complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spdRWD21 / 26 / 23Diesel$4,100
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spd4WD20 / 26 / 22Diesel$4,300
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD15 / 20 / 17Regular$3,650
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD14 / 19 / 16Regular$3,900
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD15 / 19 / 16Premium$4,850
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD14 / 18 / 16Premium$4,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine45%
Electrical16%
Transmission & drivetrain16%
Wipers & visibility10%
Lights6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3110002

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 26V304000 May 2026 Wheels / Hub

    Defect. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

    Risk. A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became se

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026–

Manufacturer communications 435

Chevy filed 435 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20221237750,951Engine
202323214852,820Engine
20241084444,398Engine
2025873158,683Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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