2025 Chevrolet Suburban: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban gets 16 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) at 23 mpg.
How the Suburban ranks in its class
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, the Suburban ranks 6th (tied with 5 others) of 21 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 16th (tied with 2 others) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($3,650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 15th (tied with 1 other) of 21 for tailpipe CO2 (442 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 23 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 407 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 147 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Suburban's best version, 20 other models get the same and 82 get less. The 2025 Suburban's cheapest version costs $3,650 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 196 cost less, 3 the same and 42 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 3 to 6 of 21)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2025 Explorer RWD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) | 24 | $2,600 | 377 |
| 3 | 2025 Infiniti QX60 | 2025 QX60 FWD | 24 | $3,200 | 371 |
| 6 | 2025 Buick Enclave | 2025 Enclave FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 6 | 2025 Chevrolet SuburbanThis car | 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
| 6 | 2025 Chevrolet Traverse | 2025 Traverse FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 388 |
| 6 | 2025 GMC Acadia | 2025 Acadia FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 6 | 2025 GMC Yukon | 2025 Yukon 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L: 21 mpg city, 26 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Suburban version is $4,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Enclave costs $1,389 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Enclave costs $6,945 less to fuel than the Suburban (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Buick Enclave
- 2025 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2025 GMC Acadia
The Suburban against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Suburban (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Suburban | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Enclave | 2025 Enclave FWD | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | $1,400 less a year | - |
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse | 2025 Traverse FWD | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | $1,400 less a year | Compare |
| 2025 GMC Acadia | 2025 Acadia FWD | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | $1,400 less a year | - |
Every version of the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,100 | 442 | +$450 |
| 2025 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 20 | 26 | 22 | $4,300 | 455 | +$650 |
| 2025 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) | 8-cyl 5.3 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 | 530 | cheapest |
| 2025 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L) | 8-cyl 6.2 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,850 | 544 | +$1,200 |
| 2025 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L) | 8-cyl 6.2 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,850 | 572 | +$1,200 |
| 2025 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) | 8-cyl 5.3 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 14 | 19 | 16 | $3,900 | 571 | +$250 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Suburban; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) puts out 442 grams per mile; across the 6 tested versions the figure runs from 442 to 572.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L): fuel economy score 5 (3 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 4 (3 to 4 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Suburban gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 mpg | 4 | 4 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 19 mpg | 4 | 4 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 19 mpg | 4 | 4 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 18 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 18 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 23 mpg | 10 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 23 mpg | 10 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 23 mpg | 6 | this page | |
| 2026 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 6 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 6 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L), 8-cyl 5.3 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L), 8-cyl 6.2 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L), 8-cyl 6.2 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L), 8-cyl 5.3 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 32 complaints, 1 recall, 1 investigation.
Owner complaints, 2025
32 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
2 of the 32 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban (as SUBURBAN). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Suburban itself is at 23 mpg.
Other Chevrolet models of 2025
More Chevrolet models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Chevrolet Suburban gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) with 23 mpg combined (21 city, 26 highway).
How much does a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban costs between $3,650 and $4,850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) at $3,650; the dearest is the 2025 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L) at $4,850. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Suburban get?
2025 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L): 22 mpg combined (20 city, 26 highway); 2025 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L): 16 mpg combined (14 city, 18 highway); 2025 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L): 16 mpg combined (14 city, 19 highway).
How does the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban rank among 2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is 6th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 23 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Buick Enclave at 23 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse at 23 mpg.
Did the Suburban change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 6 tested versions and the 2025 model has 6. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3; 2025 Chevrolet Suburban SUV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban?
32 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (14 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.