Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD across 18 model years, from the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD through the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD. The most recent 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD returns 17 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2012 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2011 | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2008 | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2007 | 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2006 | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2005 | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 13 MPG | 12 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2000 | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 13 MPG | 12 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1997 | 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 12 MPG | 11 MPG | 15 MPG | $5,000 |
| 1996 | 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1995 | 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 12 MPG | 11 MPG | 14 MPG | $5,000 |
| 1994 | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 14 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1993 | 1993 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 12 MPG | 11 MPG | 15 MPG | $5,000 |
| 1992 | 1992 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 12 MPG | 11 MPG | 15 MPG | $5,000 |
How the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2013 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.