2010 Chevrolet Suburban Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
9 -15 City / 14 -21 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
320 -352
Seats
7 -9
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christie H
It is a great vehicle for large families. It is also great for hauling groceries and pulling a camper.
I love how big and spacious it is. It is a great family vehicle.
accountCircle J L
It's big and safe, but not too big that it tips over.
I love the 3rd row because I have 2 car seat in the 2nd row. Love how big and safe it it is.
accountCircle Melissa M
It can be hard to get around in.
I love the amount of room in my Chevy suburban. I do not ever have to worry about not having enough room. There is plenty of legroom for all passengers. There are multiple places to hook car seats into the vehicle which is a plus. The engine has a lot of power and runs great. The only issue we have had with it is the wheels. If it is muddy, mud gets in the wheels and throws off the balance and the vehicle starts to shake slightly.
accountCircle Elizabeth B
10 year old suburban with no distinguishing features. Reliable and comfortable
I really love my suburban because it has enough room to fit everything I need, I love the bucket seat for passengers, it is comfortable and reliable. I have had a few problems with the handles to the doors breaking as well as the automatic lift gate failing.
accountCircle Kara W
The perfect Mom mobile for small or large families.
The cargo space of this vehicle is amazing! And the ability to fold all rear seats down and completely remove the 3rd row is a big bonus. It easily holds 3 car seats, can hold 4, and that's in the model with bucket seats in the middle row rather than a bench. 4 wheel drive, DVD player, USB hookups so we can listen to the music on my phone, this is the perfect Mom vehicle.
accountCircle Ashley L
My car is dependable and will get me and my family where we need to go safely.
I love the size. I have a large family so it is perfect for us. I have custom wheels that make it look tough. The best part though is that it is fully paid off! There's nothing like owning your vehicle outright.
accountCircle Jessica K
Wonderful traveling and family vehicle!
I love the size of my suburban. I am able to transport my kids, dogs, luggage, groceries, etc. I also feel very safe in my vehicle when driving in town and on the interstate or highway. It handles amazingly in snow, ice and rain. My suburban is very comfortable to drive and to travel in on long trips. We have used the vehicle to go camping and were able to easily fit everything we needed for our camping trip along with our children and pets. I would highly recommend this vehicle to families and anyone who travels frequently.
accountCircle Darla M
Plenty of room for all the stuff the kids bring
Comfortable for long drives plenty of room drives well back seats recline tv's navigation

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amy W
2010 Chevy suburban, nice car.
This car has little to no problems. It rides well and performs well. It is reliable and I feel safe when driving. It is also comfortable and good for long car rides. The features are outdated, but are still good enough to satisfy. The only issue would be that it takes a few second to accelerate, but besides that it is fine.
accountCircle Deborah M
It is dependable and has a lot of room. It burns oil and have to add a quart between oil changes. Be careful with door handles because chrome will cut you.
Like room. Handles chipping, dash cracking, mold falling off, burns oil.
accountCircle Essence B
Pretty safe and reliable vehicle.
The car has overall lasted for a long time it is built well and it has not had many issues over the last few years. It is a very safe car for me and my family. We have had only a few issues with the steering wheel and automatic door but that is only after we had the car for about 8 years. Overall it is lasted really well over time.
accountCircle Brittany L
A good detail is the 3 row seating. Which can also be removed to give more space.
It's very spacious and has tons of room for the kids and all the stuff we need to haul. Gas is a major downfall of the car. The car is a little slow to get up and go, it takes a while to get up to speed when getting on the highway but other than that it's a great reliable car.
accountCircle Rebecca S
Built to last, but you've got the money to make it happen.
I like my car, but it was used when I bought it and has not gotten better with age. I had to have both the brakes and the transmission repaired within months of each other, which could be a contributing factor when it comes to my passion for the vehicle.
accountCircle Alyssa G
A review of a Chevy car for survey junkie.
The car has always been functional and reliable but is not my ideal type of car. It has required some work.
accountCircle Rebecca B
Love the space. Quality of some parts is low.
Love the space! But the dash cracked (which happened to a lot of the 2010 suburbans). The fix is expensive and Chevrolet is not providing a factory fix for it. The handles to the doors break easily too. We have had to replace 2 door handles. Love the camera and the self closing back hatch.
accountCircle Brad H
Suburban not too durable.
The inside is falling apart, there is a crack in the dashboard, the plastic attached to the door almost fell off, and the door handles are getting loose. The car is also very large and takes awhile to get up to speed. It is sometimes tough to park just because in tighter spots.

Chevrolet Suburban Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Commercial
352 HP 12 MPG 8-9 Seats
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LS
352 HP 12 MPG 8-9 Seats
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LT
352 HP 12 MPG 7-8 Seats
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LTZ
320 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2010 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Reviews

4.44
90 Reviews
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5 stars 54%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Lindsey H on June 13, 2021
I love everything about my suburban except for the door locks that stay locked.
I really enjoy my suburban. I do not have a backup camera, which I think every suburban should come with regardless of the package, but I do have a sound that beeps at me when I get close to something when I am backing up. The only other thing I do not like about my car is that all of the doors on the vehicle do not unlock when I turn off the car - only the driver's side door unlocks. It is very inconvenient when I have children trying to get out of the car and cannot because the door is locked. Other than that, it is a great car. It runs well for being a 2010. It gets great gas mileage for the size car that it is. I would definitely buy another Chevrolet suburban again.
accountCircle Tiffany C on June 12, 2021
Suburban, the perfect family car.
I love it. Reliable, safe and great for the family. Has a great amount of cargo space and good on gas. I absolutely love my suburban. 4wd is a must in Montana and this vehicle gives us that. We always feel safe and has amazing controls. The built in DVD player is a plus.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Nora K.

Love how easy it is to drive, I do not consider myself a great driver and found this vehicle made me feel comfortable and secure. Loved the stereo system. And the seats r very comfortable, I have a bad back so that was important to me.

likeFilled Lindsey P.

The suburban has so much space and ton of room for our larger family. The trunk is very large and can hold everything we need when taking trips. It has two televisions that pull down which are great for taking long car trips. The parts are easy to replace and not expensive.

likeFilled Ashlee H.

The Chevrolet suburban is a great family vehicle. It has lots of room for a large family. It also has lots of trunk space for carrying large items and enough room to put lots of groceries. It also is a great vehicle in the snow. It has four wheel drive and it is very safe on the roads in the winter.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Nora K.

Sometimes I feel like I do not have great ability to see when going in reverse, which always makes me nervous. Could use a little more storage capabilities. So not great visibility for me is the only main flaw.

dislikeFilled Lindsey P.

I don't really have any cons to the suburban. I love my car. It has a ton of miles on it and still runs great. It is much easier to park than it looks. It is the perfect car for a family and very easy to drive.

dislikeFilled Ashlee H.

The Chevrolet suburban at times has a lot of problems with the internal system. The engine light is always on and the stability it of the vehicle can be out of whack. It also does not get very good gas mileage.

Ranks #4 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has an average owner rating of 4.44 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse
23 MPG
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2010 GMC Yukon
20 MPG
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21 MPG
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21 MPG

Is The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban A Good Car?

Yes, it fits all 9 of my family and it does not waste too much gas! It is heavy duty, drives great and it barely gives us any issues.
Samantha R.
Yes I think it's a great vehicle. Lots of storage and room to haul things. It is a bit of a gas hog. Not the best miles to the gallon.
Gabbh b.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban?

The 2010 Chevrolet suburban lt is very reliable when it comes to going to family gathering and being able to contain all 9 of my family. There are barely any issues that we deal with.
Samantha R.
Very reliable I transport my children and family members daily in it. No issues besides the fact gas is not the best.
Gabbh b.

Is The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban A Good Value?

It costed around 10,000 cash. It was a good value because paying in payments would have resulted in more money wasted.
Samantha R.
I do not remember what we paid for the vehicle but I would think we got the best value for your dollar.
Gabbh b.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2010 chevy suburban fuel filter located?

Answer: The fuel filter on a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is going to be located inside the fuel pump. So, naturally, you'll want to know where the fuel pump is, don't you? It's inside your gas tank; handy place for it, but...

What kind of oil does the 2010 Chevy Suburban take?

Answer: The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has either A5.3 L V8 or A6.0 L V8 that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil in all temperatures or 10W-30 is okay to use in temperatures above 32 F. For the type, the first number is the...

How much oil does the 2010 Chevy Suburban take?

Answer: A vehicle like that has been used for over a decade needs to have extra attention paid to routine maintenance and care, especially if You want to get as much life out of it as possible. This means doing regular...

Does the 2010 Chevy Suburban have a cabin air filter?

Answer: The 2010 Chevy Suburban doesn't have a cabin air filter. Being a sweaty mess is never a great time. That's why the air conditioner needs to be functioning. You will come across issues with this part at some...
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Safety & Reliability

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