2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 review
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
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Power, space and comfort all in one.
A practical, modern vehicle has to be spacious, powerful, prepared for any occasion, and able to tackle all kinds of day-to-day driving challenges. If you're looking for a vehicle that can incorporate all of that into one stylish package, you're looking in the right place — step forward the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. Three-row seating and a comfortable ride means every journey is a breeze. Additionally, a selection of engines and lengthy list of features means the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban can be tailored to your daily needs. While we currently do not have many 2021 Chevrolet Suburbans on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2021 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Chevrolet Suburban with similar features.
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What is new for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The Suburban 1500 is available in a variety of new trims, including the 4WD RST, High Country, RST, and Z71.
- Suburban 1500 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Head Up Display, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment this year.
- Panoramic Sunroof features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LT trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel and Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The LS trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel and Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trims
5 reasons to buy the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
1. Big on the outside, even bigger on the inside
One of the main reasons to buy a full-size SUV is for the 'full-size' part, and the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban delivers comfortably on size. Three-row seating allows capacity for up to eight passengers—nine with the optional front bench seat—with plenty of legroom for each passenger. Additionally, there's plenty of room for extra cargo and groceries too; 41.5 cu-ft of luggage volume in standard configuration and up to a whopping 93.8 cu-ft of luggage volume with the third-row seats folded flat.
2. A smooth, comfortable ride
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban looks rugged on the outside but it has a comfortable ride, too. This is thanks to a redesigned independent rear suspension for the 2021 model year, as well as optional features that include air-spring suspension with adaptive dampers. Add in a newly reconfigured lower floor to improve legroom for second- and third-row seating passengers, and the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban becomes a car you'll look forward to taking long journeys in.
3. Selection of powerful available engines
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban's pickup truck foundation combined with that full-size body means it can offer serious pulling power under the hood. The standard 5.3L V8 engine packs 355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque, and with two-wheel drive can tow up to an estimated 8,300 lbs (when properly equipped).
4. A packed feature list
Another area where the Suburban delivers is features. The standard LS trim includes a 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, and the LT trim adds a hands-free liftgate for extra convenience, as well as heated front seats and wireless charging. Elsewhere there are features such as the two-speed transfer case on the off-road orientated Z71 trim, and a panoramic sunroof on top-of-the-range High Country trims.
5. Driver convenience tech at your fingertips
With the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, you can relax with a great variety of driver convenience technology features available. Standard on base models is forward collision mitigation, the Premier trims add lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring, and the premium High Country trim includes surround-view parking cameras. Add in optional adaptive cruise control on all trims, and the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is the full-size SUV that is effortless to drive in the city and on the open road.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.
The Chevrolet Tahoe has all the size and space. The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is available with two engine choices and a six-speed automatic transmission. A front-wheel-drive 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe with the 5.3L V8 engine can tow up to an estimated 8,600 pounds when properly equipped.
There are three trims available to buy: LT, LS, and Premier. The base-level LS trim includes features like Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a six-speaker audio system.
The Chevrolet Traverse is a midsize SUV with a high cargo capacity and plenty of standard tech features. It handles smoothly and offers a quiet and pleasant ride. Models from 2017–2021 have 23 cu-ft of cargo space behind the third row, which opens up to 57.8 cu-ft with the third row folded for a total of 98.2 cu-ft of total interior volume.
Standard features on the Chevrolet Traverse model years 2017–2021 include:
Chevrolet MyLink interface
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
Seven-inch touchscreen
60/40 split-folding second-row bench seat
The Chevrolet Silverado is a half-ton full-size pickup truck. The 2014-2018 Silverado 1500 has V6 and V8 engine options and can tow an estimated 12,000 lbs. when properly equipped.
Here's what you'll find on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in model years 2017 and later:
Standard teen driver setting, which limits speed and volume
Estimated towing capacity of 12,500 lbs. when properly equipped (all trims and engines)
Available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Suburban 1500 12th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500Chevrolet Suburban 1500 features and specs
High Country 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Leather Seats
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Quad Seats
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
277
Torque (ft-lbs)
460
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
28
Wheelbase
134.1"
Overall length
225.7"
Height
75.7"
Leg room
F 44.5"/M 42"/R 36.7"
Head room
F 42.3"/M 38.9"/R 38.2"
Front tires
275/50R22
Rear tires
275/50R22
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
760/7600 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 FAQ
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 15 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 15 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as 11 out of 16 among Fullsize SUV
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 7600 and 7800 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500:
- High Country
- RST
- Z71
- Head Up Display
- Automated Cruise Control
More about the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Color options
Exterior colors:
Black
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Empire Beige Metallic
Graywood Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Midnight Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Summit White
Interior details
Three-row seating available as standard.
Seating for up to eight passengers as standard - nine with optional front bench seat.
41.5 cu-ft of cargo volume behind the third-row seats.
93.8 cu-ft of cargo volume with rear third-row seats folded flat.
Heated front seats available as standard on LT trims upwards.
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