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2010 Chevrolet Suburban
Third generation (GMT900 era) (GMT900 (K2XX predecessor))
Engine: 5.3 L Vortec V8 (320 hp); 6.0 L Vortec V8 (320–352 hp, 2500 series)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
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Vehicle Speed Control complaints most reported in 2010. NHTSA recall 21V050, 21V053, 21V054 issued.
3 recalls on record. Affected systems:
Air Bags
// COMMON PROBLEMS
What breaks on the Suburban
Top issues ranked by share of total NHTSA complaints.
Power train
Common
Years affected: 2021–2024
Fuel/propulsion system
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2023
Forward collision avoidance, lane departure
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2024
Electrical system
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2024
Unknown or other
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2024
Air bags, structure, engine
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2024
Electrical system, service brakes, fuel/propulsion system
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2024
Power train, electrical system, seat belts
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2023
Exterior lighting
Rare
Years affected: 2021, 2024
Wheels, unknown or other
Rare
Years affected: 2021–2023
// MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Chevrolet Suburban maintenance schedule
RepairPal's scheduled dealer-service costs for the Chevrolet Suburban, by mileage interval. This is separate from the avg. repairs/yr figure above, which covers unscheduled repairs only.
Total scheduled service, 0–150k mi
$7,247–$10,227
Chevrolet Suburban scheduled maintenance cost by mileage interval, with running total
Mileage
Service cost
Running total
7,500 mi
$259–$380
$259–$380
15,000 mi
$332–$465
$591–$845
22,500 mi
$336–$481
$927–$1,326
30,000 mi
$332–$465
$1,259–$1,791
37,500 mi
$259–$380
$1,518–$2,171
45,000 mi
$502–$683
$2,020–$2,854
52,500 mi
$259–$380
$2,279–$3,234
60,000 mi
$332–$465
$2,611–$3,699
67,500 mi
$336–$481
$2,947–$4,180
75,000 mi
$336–$470
$3,283–$4,650
82,500 mi
$259–$380
$3,542–$5,030
90,000 mi
$502–$683
$4,044–$5,713
97,500 mi
$591–$815
$4,635–$6,528
105,000 mi
$332–$465
$4,967–$6,993
112,500 mi
$336–$481
$5,303–$7,474
120,000 mi
$332–$465
$5,635–$7,939
127,500 mi
$259–$380
$5,894–$8,319
135,000 mi
$502–$683
$6,396–$9,002
142,500 mi
$259–$380
$6,655–$9,382
150,000 mi
$592–$845
$7,247–$10,227
RepairPal dealer-schedule pricing. Independent shops typically charge less, and your actual cost depends on which services you keep up. Running total is cumulative — each row includes everything before it.
// EXTENDED WARRANTY
Is a Suburban extended warranty worth it?
Probably not. The Chevrolet Suburban's 15% major repair probability over 5 years is below the segment average — 85 out of 100 owners won't hit a repair that exceeds the warranty cost. The exception: if you're buying a 2021, 2022, and 2023, check the known issues before deciding.
// NEW VS USED
Buy new or save on a used Suburban?
The Suburban holds its value well, which narrows the used-car savings.
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Value retained · 3 yr
50%
Value retained · 5 yr
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Value retained · 7 yr
Better than segment average
Worse than segment average
New Suburban
$66,000
MSRP including destination charge for base trim
Used Suburban
$36,900
KBB Fair Purchase Price, 2023, national average, good condition, ~36k miles
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. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →