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Chevrolet Suburban MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Suburban for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 6 configurations rated 16–23 MPG combined and costing $3,900–$5,020 a year to fuel at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2027 Suburban 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 23 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 18 MPG in 1984.
Chevrolet Suburban MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2027* (T1YC) Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | 16–17 | 22–23 | $3,900–$5,020 |
| 2026 | 16–17 | 22–23 | $3,900–$4,930 |
| 2025 | 16–17 | 22–23 | $3,900–$4,930 |
| 2024 | 16–17 | 22–23 | $3,880–$5,110 |
| 2023 | 16–17 | 22–23 | $3,880–$5,110 |
| 2022 | 16–17 | 22–23 | $3,880–$5,140 |
| 2021 | 16–18 | 22–23 | $3,630–$5,180 |
| 2015-2020 (K2YC) Generation page | |||
| 2020 | 16–18 | — | $3,710–$5,040 |
| 2019 | 16–18 | — | $3,710–$5,000 |
| 2018 | 18–19 | — | $3,410–$3,700 |
| 2017 | 18–19 | — | $3,510–$3,690 |
| 2016 | 18–19 | — | $3,530–$3,670 |
| 2015 | 18 | — | $3,530–$3,690 |
| 2007-2014 (GMT900) Generation page | |||
| 2014 | 17 | — | $3,810 |
| 2013 | 12–17 | — | $3,810–$5,350 |
| 2012 | 12–17 | — | $3,810–$5,350 |
| 2011 | 12–17 | — | $3,810–$5,350 |
| 2010 | 14–17 | — | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2009 | 16 | — | $4,080 |
| 2008 | 14–16 | — | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | — | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2000-2006 (GMT830) Generation page | |||
| 2006 | 13–15 | — | $4,360–$5,030 |
| 2005 | 14–15 | — | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | — | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2003 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2002 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2001 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2000 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Suburban generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
Chevrolet Suburban MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 | — |
| 1998 | 14 | — |
| 1997 | 12–14 | — |
| 1996 | 13–14 | — |
| 1995 | 12–13 | — |
| 1994 | 13 | — |
| 1993 | 12–13 | — |
| 1992 | 12–13 | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12–13 | 16–17 |
| 1990 | 12–14 | 16–17 |
| 1989 | 12–14 | 16–17 |
| 1988 | 11–13 | 16–17 |
| 1987 | 11–14 | 16–18 |
| 1986 | 11–14 | 16–18 |
| 1985 | 11–14 | 16–18 |
| 1984 | 11–13 | 16–18 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Suburban's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Suburban run 12–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 16–23 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Suburban model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Chevrolet Suburban Suburban 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Suburban cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,900–$5,020 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,100.
Has the Chevrolet Suburban's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 14 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2027, 9 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 18 MPG.
How many generations of the Chevrolet Suburban are there?
EPA data covers 4 generations of the Chevrolet Suburban: 2021-2027*, 2015-2020, 2007-2014, 2000-2006. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.