2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 review
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Enormous interior offers plenty of passenger and cargo space
- Diesel engine option is available for better fuel economy
- Braking performance is impressive given its size and weight
Cons
- Large size affects around-town maneuverability and parking
- Higher-tech driver-assist features are restricted to upper trim levels
- Interior controls can be unintuitive or hard to reach
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2023 Chevrolet Suburban is the king of the large SUV jungle
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 most refined 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.
For 2023, the Suburban gained GM's Super Cruise™ technology as an option on the Premier and High Country trim levels. This feature allows for hands-free driving on designated highways and under certain conditions. 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 was available on the RST trim and higher. It offers more power than the base 5.3-liter and in Edmunds' testing actually produced better real-world fuel economy numbers.
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What is new for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The Suburban 1500 is available in a new trim called the Commercial.
- Suburban 1500 trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Automated Cruise Control, and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking and Adjustable Suspension features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Z71 trim now comes with Running Boards as standard equipment.
- The High Country trim now comes with Running Boards as standard equipment.
2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trims
LS:
- 355-hp, 383-lb-ft of torque 5.3L
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
LT:
- Includes all features available on the LS
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Remote Start
- Front Seat Heaters
- Third Row Seat
- Parking Sensors
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
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Z71:
- Includes all features available on the LT
- Smart Key
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Tow Hitch
- View our Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 inventory
RST:
- Includes all features available on the Z71
- No significant upgrades found on the RST
- View our Chevrolet Suburban 1500 RST inventory
Premier:
- Includes all features available on the RST
- A/C Seats
- Power Folding Third Row
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Blind Spot Monitor
- View our Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Premier inventory
High Country:
- Includes all features available on the Premier
- 420-hp, 460-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- Head Up Display
- Automated Cruise Control
5 reasons to buy the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
What We Like
Impressive braking: When you're driving a vehicle this size, it is important to be able to have confidence in a panic stop. The Suburban scored highly during Edmunds' braking tests, which would be impressive for any SUV but was doubly so for a large three-row SUV. It felt confident and composed under forceful braking.
Roomy interior: A roomy cabin is what you expect from a large SUV and the Suburban delivers. The cabin has 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 an upright seating position.
Excellent cargo space: Some SUVs provide interior comfort at the expense of storage space, but this is not the case with the Suburban. The rear cargo area has comparable storage space as its competitors, but when you fold down that second row to fit larger items, it offers significantly more than the Ford Expedition Max.
What Needs Improvement
Visibility can be a challenge: There's no getting around blind spots on a vehicle this size. You'll need to be mindful that the rear of the vehicle will extend past your field of vision, so you have to be extra careful when changing lanes. Large side mirrors help to some extent, but thick pillars can impede your vision, and the tall and wide hood doesn't help matters up front. Thankfully, there are surround and front-facing cameras available, plus a blind-spot warning system.
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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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Premier 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
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- 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
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Panoramic Sunroof
- 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"
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
275/65R20SL
Rear tires
275/65R20SL
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
780/8300 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 FAQ
The 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- High Country: 14 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- High Country: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premier: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premier: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Commercial: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Commercial: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- LS: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LS: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- LT: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LT: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- RST: 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- RST: 15 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 2023 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 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500:
- Commercial
- Automated Cruise Control
- Quad Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Adjustable Suspension
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