2012 Chevrolet Suburban | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

10 -15 City / 15 -21 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

320 -352

Seats

7 -9

Positive Owner Reviews

Barb E

2012 Chevy suburban overview.

My vehicle is very reliable and gets me wherever I need to go. The large cargo area is great for bringing anything I need along. There is space in the car for up to eight people so plenty of room for everyone. The ride is nice and smooth and the controls on the steering wheel are easy to use.

Holly G

I love our Suburban; it fits our big family, it's fully loaded and very comfortable. The DVD players with dual screens, captain's chairs in the middle (easy access to third row), and ample storage space makes traveling with kids virtually painless.

It's truly a luxury vehicle, but without an uppity name!

Brandi M

I love lots of buttons and how reliable it is.

I love my car very much it is very reliable and comfortable it has lots of things like second and third row tv screens I also like it because it is good even through bad roads or bad weather

miranda I

It is perfect size. Nice, big, and roomy.

The performance is great, it has never broken down on me. The only thing would be the gas, but I mean that is how it is with all big cars anyways. There is so much space and perfect for my huge family. We are a family of six and also have five dogs. We take the dogs everywhere and still just the right amount of space.

Tanya M

It is worth the amount of money it cost.

I dislike the gas mileage. I love the size and ability to haul things. I love the heated and cooled seats and all the options on my vehicle. The back seat captains chairs are not well made and the armrest broke quickly.

Anessia T

My Chevy Suburban holds 7 passengers comfortably and it is very reliable.

It has Lots of room; Fits 7 comfortably. Lots of space in the back for all our baseball equipment, it is Reliable. I have no complaints.

Bonnie H

It is an essential if you have more than two children.

I like the ability to load all of my children into the car with various setups. I like the cargo space and all of the little comforts (heated seats, park assist, etc. ). The only thing I somewhat dislike is the fuel cost, but there is not much anyone can do about that. Also, I wish it were not black, but that is such a minor issue that it is not important at all.

Joe B

It is reliable!!! It gets good gas miles per gallon!!!

My SUV is good on gas!!! It is comfortable and has lots of room for my grandchildren. It is very reliable!!!

Negative Owner Reviews

Diane M

Not a happy person with this vehicle.

I have had a problem since I bought the suburban with the oil. It is only six years old and everything is falling apart. The outside paint by the doors handles is coming off. . The outside molding is coming off.

Danielle F

It requires very little maintenance.

I like the roominess and trunk space. I also like the captains chairs and other features (i.e.. 2 movie screens). I do not like how the rims affect the air pressure of the car. I also think electrically, this is not the best car I've had.

Elizabeth Y

Spacious, reliable, safe, family vehicle.

My vehicle is pretty spacious; car seats fit well which provides room for car seats. I love the stability of it on the road and it's not too bad on gas. The engine is very reliable. As long as you conduct an oil change when it's due, it will run pretty much as new.

Bobbi A

My Chevy cobalt headlights is the gas. I can fill her up with 22$ exactly.

My Chevys are the most reliable cars. My cobalt is my favorite little baby. I have had her for 2 years and she runs just perfectly fine. She’s great on gas and perfect for taking a road trip in. Not that spacious on the inside but great on gas. My suburban is a little different still a great quality car just a gas guzzler. Very roomy and all the gadgets are updated for the most part.

Antonio R

The Suburban turns really smoothly, even if it needs a front end alignment

The vehicle has problems, no doubt about it. It needs a front end alignment badly, the brakes are damaged badly and the mileage on it is very high. But on its peak days, it was a very reliable car. It turns smoothly, has very nice comfortable seats, It even has a DVD player in the back for the kids.

Hope B

Just not happy with it at all.

Swing arm went bad caliber ceased up tires keep going low battery replaced towing is terrible no power gas guzzler door is electric drivers side had to be fixed rear defogger sensor came loose what else can go wrong I hope nothing oh had to replace for it windshield.

Torren T

It has never got into a major accident.

It is old so it doesn't work that well. It is very comfortable has about 400,000 miles on it so it has a few issues here and there but everything else is pretty much fine. It has 6 airbags 3 rows 7 seats take it up to Ohio every year for our road trip never has had a big accident.

Crystal M

Cosmetic issues but dependable ride.

The driver side door handle breaks/warps easily. In this event the entire door panel has to be replaced. This is a common issue. We have also had some problems with the electronic radio display going out. It gets about 14 mpg. The vehicle drives well and is dependable.

Chevrolet Suburban Models

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

Commercial

352 HP 12 MPG 8-9 Seats

LS

352 HP 12 MPG 8-9 Seats

LT

352 HP 12 MPG 7-8 Seats

LTZ

320 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats

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2012 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Reviews

4.50

107 Reviews

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Kayla G on June 25, 2021

Suburban; very useful and safe car, good for families and travel.

Very good interior, comfortable to ride in. Little to no car parts issues, does well for a long time, needing very few parts changed, and regular oil changes like most cars. Perfect for families. Plenty of seats to sit in, many drink holders and compartments for storage. Good for travel.

Beth L on June 14, 2021

Comfortable for a large family.

Hauls all the kids, pets, friends and groceries for which I need space. Great for traveling, especially the DVD player and two screens. I love the first and second row heated seats, I wish I had cooling seats as well. The door handles seem to rattle a lot, and would cost too much to fix. Overall I love this car.

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Pros from Owners

Jose D.

This vehicle is perfect for traveling long distances with family or adults. The car is robust so you can go safely where you want to. Maintenance has not been a problem so far. Fuel consumption is fair.

Zuri C.

It has a lot of space and is able to carry many passengers. When we go to the beach, we can add the extra seats in the back to bring more family members. The mileage is also okay; it could be a lot better but it is a suburban.

Tyler R.

Personal pros of the vehicle are that it is great for a family of 6, it also is great for storing stuff for camping trips. It is also comfortable for long rides. The vehicle also can have up to 9 people I believe.

Cons from Owners

Jose D.

Fuel consumption could be a little better, giving more miles per gallon. The original sound system was not that great. The dashboard cover and the internal door handles are broken; looks like those were done with cheap plastic.

Zuri C.

The mileage is a bit low. Also when things go wrong the with vehicle, it costs thousands to fix it. For instance, the transmission usually goes out on these. Also, battery is going out often too. I think as time goes on this model is losing support so you are forced to upgrade to something new.

Tyler R.

Did end up having to fix a lot of the vehicle such as having the transmission and airbags replaced. Braking distance was also a slight issue. But other than those issues there were no other issues with vehicle.

Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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4.55

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4.54

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4.5

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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2012 Ford Explorer

23 MPG

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23 MPG

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2012 Chevrolet Suburban

21 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 Chevy Suburban cabin air filter location?

Answer: The cabin air filter on Your 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is located under the glove box on the passenger side. To get to it, You'll need to remove the screws holding in that plastic panel and then pull it away....

What are the 2012 chevy suburban transmission problems?

Answer: If the 2012 Chevy Suburban is having an issue with the gearbox, otherwise called the transmission, then any of these symptoms may be present. You may notice that the gears slip or slam when they are shifting...

Does my 2012 chevy suburban have a cabin air filter?

Answer: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban does indeed have a cabin air filter. It is very easy to find, as well. The first thing You will need to do is go to the passenger side of Your vehicle, and sit inside. Next, use a...

2012 Chevrolet Suburban: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The engine oil for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is A5w-30 vicocity oil, and it holdS8.5 quarts. When performing an oil change on the car You will first want to make sure that the vehicle has been parked and...

What kind of oil does the 2012 Chevy Suburban use?

Answer: The 2012 Chevy Suburban came standard with A5.3L Vortec V8 engine and You also had an option for A6.0L Vortec V8 engine. These models will both need to run on synthetic 5W-30 motor oil. The standard engine will...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2012 Chevrolet Suburban Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs