Makes ChevroletSuburban

Chevrolet Suburban MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 2021–2026, the diesel Suburban 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 13 MPG (1992–1995).

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652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Suburban 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet Suburban has EPA ratings for 43 model years, 1984–2026, most often among special purpose vehicles. In 1984 it became the first SUV with a diesel version in EPA data, and its first flex-fuel version followed in 2002, when 5 of 52 SUVs offered one.

In 1994 its most efficient version still placed second from the bottom of 41 special purpose vehicles, where the Toyota Land Cruiser rated lowest. No nameplate on this site has a longer run of rated years; 11 others match the Suburban.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Suburban placed 14th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

The Suburban, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8819th of 30special purpose vehicles

1989–9330th of 42special purpose vehicles

1994–9832nd of 38special purpose vehicles

1999–0340th of 47SUVs

2004–0858th of 75SUVs

2009–1373rd of 88SUVs

2014–1823rd of 38standard SUVs

2019–2320th of 46standard SUVs

2024–2612th of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

2010
New: 6.2-liter 8-cylinder flex-fuel. Best rating 16 → 17 MPG.
2011
New: 6.0-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 17 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1991 and 2021–2026.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2009, 2011–2013 and 2015–2026.
Flex-fuel
Rated in 2002–2020.

All 43 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2025–2026	Suburban 2WD diesel	23	21 / 26	16	6
2023–2024	Suburban 2WD diesel	23	21 / 27	16	6
2021–2022	Suburban 2WD diesel	23	21 / 27	16	10
2020	Suburban C1500 2WD flex-fuel	18	15 / 23	16	6
2019	Suburban C1500 2WD	18	15 / 23	16	6
2016–2018	Suburban C1500 2WD	19	16 / 23	18	4
2015	Suburban C1500 2WD flex-fuel	18	16 / 23	18	4
2014	Suburban C10 2WD flex-fuel	17	15 / 21	17	2
2011–2013	Suburban 1500 2WD flex-fuel	17	15 / 21	12	4
2010	Suburban 1500 2WD flex-fuel	17	15 / 21	14	2
2009	Suburban 1500 2WD	16	14 / 20	16	3
2007–2008	Suburban 1500 2WD	16	14 / 20	14	5
2006	Suburban 1500 4WD	15	13 / 18	13	4
2005	Suburban 1500 2WD flex-fuel	15	14 / 18	14	4
2004	Suburban 1500 2WD	15	14 / 18	14	6
2003	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	13 / 17	13	6
2002	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	13 / 17	13	4
2001	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	13 / 16	13	2
2000	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	12 / 17	13	2
1998–1999	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	12 / 17	14	1
1997	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	12 / 17	12	2
1996	Suburban 1500 2WD	14	12 / 17	13	2
1995	Suburban 1500 2WD	13	12 / 16	12	2
1994	Suburban 1500 2WD	13	11 / 16	13	2
1992–1993	Suburban 1500 2WD	13	11 / 16	12	2
1991	R1500 Suburban 2WD diesel	17	15 / 20	12	4
1990	R1500 Suburban 2WD diesel	17	15 / 21	12	5
1989	R1500 Suburban 2WD diesel	17	15 / 22	12	5
1988	R10 Suburban 2WD diesel	17	15 / 21	11	5
1987	R10 Suburban 2WD diesel	18	16 / 21	11	7
1986	Suburban C10 2WD diesel	18	16 / 22	11	8
1985	Suburban C10 2WD diesel	18	15 / 22	11	10
1984	Suburban C10 2WD diesel	18	16 / 22	11	10

Version names in the EPA list: R10 Suburban 2WD, R1500 Suburban 2WD, Suburban 1500 2WD, Suburban 1500 4WD, Suburban 1500 AWD, Suburban 2500 2WD, Suburban 2500 4WD, Suburban 2WD, Suburban 4WD, Suburban C10 2WD, Suburban C1500 2WD, Suburban K10 4WD, Suburban K1500 4WD, Suburban V1500 4WD, V10 (K10) Suburban 4WD, V10 Suburban 4WD.

Same class, 2026

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