Verdict
B
Full-size SUV · USA · 1996-present
Chevrolet Suburban
America's longest-running nameplate. Eight seats, V8, biblical scale.
Years
1996-present
Generations
1
Segment
Full-size SUV
The Suburban has been continuously produced since 1935 — longest-running automotive nameplate in America. It's a stretched Tahoe; same powertrains, same chassis, 20-something inches longer for a usable third row and serious cargo. Secret Service Suburbans, presidential Suburbans, ranch Suburbans — when something has to seat 8 and tow 8000lbs and drive across a continent, this is the answer. The 12th gen (2021-) finally has independent rear suspension and rides massively better than the GMT900 / K2UC predecessors.
Generations
Click any generation for the deep dive
2021-present
12th Gen · GMT T1XX
First IRS Suburban — transformed ride. 6.2 V8 is the engine to have.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2021-present · 12th Gen · GMT T1XX
- AFM/DFM lifter failure (5.3 V8)
- 10-speed transmission shudder
- Air suspension compressor failure
- Infotainment freezes