2026 Chevrolet Suburban: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban gets 16 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 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 2026, the Suburban ranks 7th (tied with 4 others) of 23 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 18th (tied with 2 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($3,650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 17th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (442 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 22 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 404 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 127 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Suburban's best version, 20 other models get the same and 87 get less. The 2026 Suburban's cheapest version costs $3,650 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 178 cost less, 3 the same and 44 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 4 to 7 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 24 | $3,650 | 427 |
| 4 | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Explorer RWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 24 | $2,600 | 377 |
| 4 | 2026 Infiniti QX60 | 2026 QX60 FWD | 24 | $3,200 | 371 |
| 7 | 2026 Chevrolet SuburbanThis car | 2026 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
| 7 | 2026 GMC Yukon | 2026 Yukon 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
| 7 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 Grand Cherokee 2WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 23 | $2,700 | 382 |
| 7 | 2026 Lexus TX | 2026 TX 350 | 23 | $3,350 | 382 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 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.
2026 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 2026 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 2026, 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.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2026 GMC Yukon
- 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2026 Lexus TX
The Suburban against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Suburban (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Suburban | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Yukon | 2026 Yukon 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 mpg | $4,100 | same figure | same | - |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 Grand Cherokee 2WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | $1,400 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus TX | 2026 TX 350 | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | $750 less a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban
EPA test figures for 2026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 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 |
| 2026 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 20 | 24 | 22 | $4,300 | 460 | +$650 |
| 2026 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 |
| 2026 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 |
| 2026 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 |
| 2026 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 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 mpg | 4 | 4 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 19 mpg | 4 | 4 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 19 mpg | 4 | 4 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 18 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 18 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 23 mpg | 10 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 23 mpg | 10 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 23 mpg | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 23 mpg | 6 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 6 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L), 8-cyl 5.3 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L), 8-cyl 6.2 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L), 8-cyl 6.2 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L), 8-cyl 5.3 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 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 19 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation.
Owner complaints, 2026
19 complaints for the 2026 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 | 10 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 |
1 of the 19 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 2026 Chevrolet Suburban (as SUBURBAN). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 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 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Suburban itself is at 23 mpg.
Other Chevrolet models of 2026
More Chevrolet models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Chevrolet Suburban gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) with 23 mpg combined (21 city, 26 highway).
How much does a 2026 Chevrolet Suburban cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 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 2026 Suburban 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) at $3,650; the dearest is the 2026 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?
2026 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L): 22 mpg combined (20 city, 24 highway); 2026 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L): 16 mpg combined (14 city, 18 highway); 2026 Suburban 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L): 16 mpg combined (14 city, 19 highway).
How does the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban rank among 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?
The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is 7th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Infiniti QX60 at 24 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 GMC Yukon at 23 mpg.
Did the Suburban change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 6 tested versions and the 2026 model has 6. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 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 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3; 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 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 2026 Chevrolet Suburban?
19 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (10 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Suburban: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 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.