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Used Chevrolet Suburban: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Suburban from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $9,000 to $60,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2014, 2016–2025. Look harder at or skip 2015.
2021–2025 Chevrolet Suburban
A roomier extra-long SUV with a smooth ride and a spacious third row.
Years to target: 2021–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $47,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2023 | $51,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2025 | $60,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~25,000 |
Worth knowing
- The 6.2-liter V8 was recalled for crankshaft and bearing issues, so confirm the fix was done.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The LT is the value pick: it adds leather, heated front seats, a power liftgate and more driver aids over the LS. The 3.0-liter diesel delivers excellent highway mileage.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2021).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2021, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Sequoia 2021–2022 · $47,000–$51,000
- Lexus GX 2020–2021 · $46,000–$52,500
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2016–2017 · $50,000–$55,500
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2015–2020 Chevrolet Suburban
An extra-long full-size SUV with huge cargo space even with every seat in use.
Years to target: 2016–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2015. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $18,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2016 | $19,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~150,000 |
| 2017 | $20,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2018 | $23,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2019 | $25,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2020 | $26,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~95,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2015: owner complaints spike (429, mostly the brakes).
- It is hard to park, and V8s can develop lifter ticking, so listen closely at idle.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT: it adds leather, heated front seats, Bose audio and a power liftgate over the LS. Choose 2016 or newer for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2017–2018 · $21,500–$24,000
- Lexus GX 2014–2015 · $21,000–$24,000
- Toyota Sequoia 2013–2014 · $21,500–$23,500
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2010–2014 Chevrolet Suburban
A huge body-on-frame three-row SUV with lots of seating and strong towing ability.
Years to target: 2010–2014. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $9,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~200,000 |
| 2011 | $10,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~185,000 |
| 2012 | $11,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~175,000 |
| 2013 | $12,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~160,000 |
| 2014 | $13,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~150,000 |
Worth knowing
- Fuel costs are high, and the dashboards often crack while the ride is truck-like.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT: it adds more comfort features than the LS, with leather and heated seats in higher LT packages, while the LTZ adds ventilated seats.
On the test drive
Check the dashboard for cracks and listen for lifter ticking from the 5.3-liter V8. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2010–2012 · $10,000–$12,000
- Honda Pilot 2014–2015 · $10,500–$11,000
- Acura MDX 2014 · $11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.