What is the best year for a Chevrolet Suburban?

Meaningful complaint data only exists from 2021 onward in our records. The 2024 Suburban (35 complaints, 8/10 safety, 0 severe) is the cleanest year on record. The 2021 new-generation launch had 173 complaints, improving steadily through 2022-2024. For used buying, 2024 is the strongest pick.

How much does Chevrolet Suburban insurance cost?

Suburban insurance averages around $2,542/year — roughly $212/month.

Is the Chevrolet Suburban or Ford Expedition cheaper to maintain?

The Expedition is cheaper to maintain by $83/year — $861 versus $944 for the Suburban. The Expedition also has significantly lower repair frequency (25% vs. 51%). Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. On total maintenance value, the Expedition holds a clear edge.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Chevrolet Suburban?

Repair frequency of 51% above the class average, combined with a $944 annual maintenance cost, makes extended warranty worth considering — particularly for used models. Containing the cost of more frequent unscheduled visits is where coverage earns its value here.

Is the Hyundai Tucson expensive to maintain?

The Tucson averages $426/year in maintenance — $95 below the compact segment average of $521. Repair frequency of 26% is below the class average of 30%. Major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the 11% segment average. On balance, it's a below-average cost ownership with a near-average repair risk profile.

What is the best year for a Hyundai Tucson?

Avoid 2016 and 2017 — those model years logged 1,605 and 1,065 complaints respectively during the Theta II engine recall era. The 2021 Tucson stands out as the cleanest mature year at 67 complaints and a 10/10 NHTSA safety score. The 2022 new-generation launch had 356 complaints, settling to 116 in 2023 and 81 in 2024. For the current generation, 2024 is the strongest pick.

How much does Hyundai Tucson insurance cost?

Tucson insurance averages about $1,975/year — roughly $165/month. One of the more affordable rates in the compact class.

Is the Hyundai Tucson or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The Tucson and RAV4 are nearly identical in maintenance cost — $426 versus $429, a difference of $3 annually. Both carry a reliability score of 8. The RAV4 has a slight edge in major repair probability (10% vs. 12%); the two match on repair frequency (26% each). Effectively a tie on ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Hyundai Tucson?

Major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the class average. The 2016-2017 engine recall history is the biggest risk factor for used buyers in that range — warranty coverage is worth taking seriously for those years. For 2021 and newer, the risk profile is much more moderate.

Chevrolet Suburban vs Hyundai Tucson

Two fullsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Chevrolet Suburban if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Hyundai Tucson — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Tucson
Annual maintenance	$944	$426winner
5-year total cost	$4,720	$2,130winner
Reliability score	6 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	15%	12%winner
Cargo space	144.5 cu ftwinner	80.3 cu ft
Starting price (new)	$66,000	$31,300winner
Best years to buy	—	2020

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Tucson
RepairPal score	6 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	284.9
Years to avoid	2021, 2022, 2023	2011, 2012, 2016
Value retained · 3 yr	—	76.3%
Value retained · 5 yr	49.6%	57.7%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	—	47.3%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Tucson
Engine	48.9%	38.3%winner
Electrical	5.7%winner	6.0%
ADAS	5.9%winner	10.5%
Brakes	2.8%winner	8.9%
Steering	—winner	0.9%
Fuel system	6.1%	2.8%winner
Tires/Wheels	1.9%	0.8%winner
Glass/Windows	1.4%	1.4%winner
Airbags	2.8%	1.4%winner
Lighting	1.9%	1.0%winner
Seatbelt	2.4%	—winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Tucson
Avg annual premium	$2,542	$1,975winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Chevrolet Suburban

$944/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Hyundai Tucson

$426/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Suburban costs $944/year to maintain — $160 above the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 51% is above the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both sit at segment averages. It's the most expensive model in the fullsize segment to maintain.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →