2026 Chevrolet Suburban

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Chevrolet Suburban
Pictured: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ, front 4.18.19. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV RWD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel, Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
23 combined · 21 city / 26 hwy
Length
225.6 in
Curb weight
5,474–5,684 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is a standard SUV offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 226 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 134-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,684 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway), 6% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2026

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Suburban — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Suburban →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–6.2L 8-cyl
Engine–5.3L 8-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

High CountryZ71RSTLS

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Blind-spot interventionStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Lane centeringStandard
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Arlington, Texas

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2026 Suburban configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD225.6 in81.1 in75.6 in134.3 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,684 lb53/47
4dr SUV RWD225.6 in81.1 in75.6 in134.3 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,474 lb52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Suburban 2WD Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive21 / 26 / 23+6%$4,150442
Suburban 4WD Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive20 / 24 / 22+10%$4,350460
Suburban 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-22%$3,950530
Suburban 2WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 16-26%$5,150544
Suburban 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-20%$5,150572
Suburban 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-20%$4,200571
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $7,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.7 MPG2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban.

Similar 2026 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Chevrolet Suburban (this car)23 MPGNot rated3
2026 Hyundai Palisade34 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (3)

Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Wheels › Hub · May 14, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · May 7, 2026 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · 66 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 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 N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Feb 26, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles

Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

18Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
14,800 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine9
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train2
Structure › Body2
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Exterior Lighting1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
26/02: 226/03: 326/04: 126/05: 126/06: 226/07: 126/08: 326/09: 226/10: 326/0226/0426/0626/0826/10max 3

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Other Suburban years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Suburban23–Not rated00
2025 Suburban23225.6 in★★★★★132
2024 Suburban23225.6 in★★★★★245
2023 Suburban23225.6 in★★★★★4148
2022 Suburban23225.6 in★★★★★4124
2021 Suburban23225.6 in★★★★★12204
2020 Suburban18224.4 inNot rated444
2019 Suburban18224.4 inNot rated378
2018 Suburban19224.4 inNot rated484
2017 Suburban19224.4 inNot rated5142
2016 Suburban19224.4 inNot rated6220
2015 Suburban18224.4 inNot rated11428

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →