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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS (GMT830)
Shown: 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS (GMT830). Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2006
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2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 13–15 MPG combined

15 MPG
Combined
13 MPG
City
18 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD
$4,360

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2007-2014

2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance

The 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban covers 7 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 13–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban by model year

2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2006 Gas 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 13–14 MPG $4,670–$5,030 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 13–14 MPG $4,670–$5,030 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 13–14 MPG $4,670–$5,030 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 13–14 MPG $4,670–$5,030 First year

What the 2006 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive

Per month

$363

$4,360 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$7.27

Per 100 miles

$29.07

Five years

$21,800

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$280more a year

Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$5,030

Gas configurations (4)

2006 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 6.0L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 13 $5,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2005 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

14–15 MPG · $4,360–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 5.3L
Combined
14–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$4,670

Gas configurations (3)

2005 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2004 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

14–15 MPG · $4,360–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,360, $310 less.

Gas · 5.3L
Combined
14–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$4,670

Gas configurations (4)

2004 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2003 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.

Gas · 5.3L
Combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$4,670–$5,030

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 12 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 13 $5,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2002 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.

Gas · 5.3L
Combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$4,670–$5,030

Gas configurations (4)

2002 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 15 13 $5,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2001 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.

Gas · 5.3L
Combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$4,670–$5,030

Gas configurations (2)

2001 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 16 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 15 13 $5,030

2000 Chevrolet Suburban MPG

13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 5.3L, 5.7L
Combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$4,670–$5,030

Gas configurations (2)

2000 Chevrolet Suburban gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.7L 8-cyl (Most efficient) 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 12 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 15 13 $5,030

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard SUV models.

2006 Toyota Sequoia Limited (XK30)

2006 Toyota Sequoia

15 MPG · $4,360/yr
2004 Lexus GX 470 (J120)

2006 Lexus GX

15 MPG · $5,360/yr
2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS

2006 Porsche Cayenne

15 MPG · $5,360/yr
2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS (V60)

2006 Mitsubishi Montero

15 MPG · $5,360/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Chevrolet Suburban years All Chevrolet models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban get?

EPA rates the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban at 13–15 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 18 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban?

The 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,360–$5,030 a year. That is a $670 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 100 miles?

About $29.07 per 100 miles for the 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.07 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban different from the 2005 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2006 against 3 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban for that year.