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2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 highlights

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Pros

  • Enormous interior offers plenty of passenger and cargo space
  • Diesel engine option is available for better fuel economy
  • Braking performance is impressive given its size and weight

Cons

  • Large size affects around-town maneuverability and parking
  • Higher-tech driver-assist features are restricted to upper trim levels
  • Interior controls can be unintuitive or hard to reach

Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined

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The 2023 Chevrolet Suburban is the king of the large SUV jungle

The Chevrolet Suburban is the granddaddy of large SUVs, as it has been around for 12 generations. This latest version debuted for the 2021 model year and is perhaps the most refined one yet. It offers a choice of three powerful engines, a comfortable ride, and three rows of seating for up to nine passengers. It competes with the Ford Expedition, Jeep Wagoneer L, and its corporate cousin, the GMC Yukon XL. The Suburban also features a cavernous cabin that provides plenty of room for cargo and passengers.

For 2023, the Suburban gained GM's Super Cruise™ technology as an option on the Premier and High Country trim levels. This feature allows for hands-free driving on designated highways and under certain conditions. The Suburban has numerous trim levels and features, but a standout item worth keeping an eye out for is the 6.2-liter V8. It was available on the RST trim and higher. It offers more power than the base 5.3-liter and in Edmunds' testing actually produced better real-world fuel economy numbers.

All Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years

New for 2023

  • The Suburban 1500 is available in a new trim called the Commercial.
  • Suburban 1500 trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Automated Cruise Control, and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
  • Automated Parking and Adjustable Suspension features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Z71 trim now comes with Running Boards as standard equipment.
  • The High Country trim now comes with Running Boards as standard equipment.

Explore Chevrolet Suburban 1500 details

High Country 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Folding Third Row
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Diesel Engine
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.0L

Horsepower

277

Torque (ft-lbs)

460

Engine type

Turbo Diesel

Fuel capacity

28

Wheelbase

134.1"

Overall length

225.7"

Width

81.1"

Height

75.7"

Leg room

F 44.5"/M 42"/R 36.7"

Head room

F 42.3"/M 38.9"/R 38.2"

Front tires

275/50R22SL

Rear tires

275/50R22SL

Seating capacity

7

Max towing capacity

770/8200 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

5 reasons to buy the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

What We Like

Impressive braking: When you're driving a vehicle this size, it is important to be able to have confidence in a panic stop. The Suburban scored highly during Edmunds' braking tests, which would be impressive for any SUV but was doubly so for a large three-row SUV. It felt confident and composed under forceful braking.

Roomy interior: A roomy cabin is what you expect from a large SUV and the Suburban delivers. The cabin has plenty of headroom and legroom in the first and second rows, and adults can fit comfortably in the third row provided they don't mind an upright seating position.

Excellent cargo space: Some SUVs provide interior comfort at the expense of storage space, but this is not the case with the Suburban. The rear cargo area has comparable storage space as its competitors, but when you fold down that second row to fit larger items, it offers significantly more than the Ford Expedition Max.

What Needs Improvement

Visibility can be a challenge: There's no getting around blind spots on a vehicle this size. You'll need to be mindful that the rear of the vehicle will extend past your field of vision, so you have to be extra careful when changing lanes. Large side mirrors help to some extent, but thick pillars can impede your vision, and the tall and wide hood doesn't help matters up front. Thankfully, there are surround and front-facing cameras available, plus a blind-spot warning system.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Suburban 1500 14th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is $723, compared to an average of $641 for Fullsize SUVs and $619 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.6 times per year, compared to an average of 1.3 times for Fullsize SUVs and 1.4 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 17% for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500, compared to an average of 16% for Fullsize SUVs and 12% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trims

Curious how Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

LS:

  • 355-hp, 383-lb-ft of torque 5.3L
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Side Airbags

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Z71:

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Premier:

High Country:

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