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Chevrolet Suburban 1500: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (93/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2023 93 · 2025 91 · 2011 88 · 2024 87

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

9 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202591/100
Buy

27 complaints · 1 recalls

202487/100
Buy

36 complaints · 1 recalls

202393/100
Buybest year

17 complaints · 1 recalls

202273/100
Buy

104 complaints · 4 recalls

201188/100
Buy

228 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2023?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.