2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 review
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Giant interior creates lots of passenger and cargo space
- A diesel option is available for improved fuel economy
- Braking performance is impressive given its size and weight
Cons
- Cumbersome size makes in-town maneuverability and parking difficult
- Advanced driver-assist features are restricted to upper trim levels
- Interior controls can be hard to reach and may require a learning curve
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban sits atop the large SUV food chain
The Chevrolet Suburban is the granddaddy of large SUVs, as it has been around for 12 generations. This latest version debuted for the 2021 model year and is perhaps the best one yet. It offers a choice of three powerful engines, a comfortable ride, and three rows of seating for up to nine passengers. It competes with the Ford Expedition, Jeep Wagoneer L, and its corporate cousin, the GMC Yukon XL. The Suburban also features a cavernous cabin that provides plenty of room for cargo and passengers.
The Suburban has numerous trim levels and features, but a standout item worth keeping an eye out for is the 6.2-liter V8. It offers more power than the base 5.3-liter and in Edmunds' testing surprisingly produces better real-world fuel economy numbers. For 2022, the 6.2-liter became more widely available across the lineup, and several active driver-assist features had been made standard. Additionally, the previous 10.2-inch screen on higher trims was upgraded to 12.3 inches.
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What is new for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The 4WD RST and Base trims have been discontinued for 2022.
- The LT trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning and Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The LS trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
- The Z71 trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning and Navigation System as standard equipment.
2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trims
LS:
- 277-hp, 460-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- 355-hp, 383-lb-ft of torque 5.3L
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Third Row Seat
- Smart Key
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Seats
LT:
- Includes all features available on the LS
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Navigation System
- BOSE Sound System
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Z71:
- Includes all features available on the LT
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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RST:
- Includes all features available on the Z71
- No significant upgrades found on the RST
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Premier:
- Includes all features available on the RST
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Power Folding Third Row
- A/C Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
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High Country:
- Includes all features available on the Premier
- 420-hp, 460-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- Head Up Display
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What We Like
Powerful brakes: When driving a vehicle this size, it is crucial to have confidence in an emergency stop. The Suburban scored highly during Edmunds' braking tests which would be impressive for any SUV, but was even more so for such a large three-row SUV. It felt confident and composed under hard braking.
Extensive interior: The Suburban delivers the interior space you'd expect from a large SUV. The cabin offers plenty of headroom and legroom in the first and second rows and adults can fit comfortably in the third row, provided they don't mind a rigid seating position.
Excellent cargo space: This is where the Suburban excels—it can hold practically anything you'd want to fit in your SUV. The rear cargo area has similar storage space as its competitors, but when you fold down that second row to fit larger items, it offers roughly 20 cu-ft more than the Ford Expedition Max.
What Needs Improvement
Size demands constant attention: There's no getting around blind spots on a vehicle this size. You'll need to be attentive to the road at all times, as the Suburban is big and heavy. The rear of the vehicle will extend past your field of vision, so you have to be extra cautious when changing lanes. Big side mirrors help to some extent, but thick pillars can impede your vision, and the tall wide hood doesn't help matters in the front. Thankfully, surround and front-facing cameras are available, plus blind-spot warning.
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Ratings & reliability
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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.
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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
- Side Airbags
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
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"
Width
81.1"
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
265/65R18SL
Rear tires
265/65R18SL
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
780/8300 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 FAQ
The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Base: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- LT: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LT: 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- RST: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- RST: 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Premier: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premier: 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- High Country: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- High Country: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- LS: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LS: 16 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Z71: 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Z71: 15 MPG City and 19 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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 7900 and 8300 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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 1500:
- Cruise Control
- Third Row Seat
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Tow Hitch
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