Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 22 HWY
Horsepower
355
Seats
7 -9
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Patsy C
She sends emails to let me know about issues bothering her.
I call her Creepy Connie but she is awesome! The best car I have had in a long time!
accountCircle Ashley Y
Wonderful storage space in the back!
Wonderful! Our family fits well in the suburban. We are able to travel and go on longer trips and have plenty of room to pack the car.
accountCircle Britt W
Its has plenty of power on take off.
Like the ride of the leather seats. Like the style. Like the bells and whistles. Do not like how the seats vibrate.
accountCircle Emily B
Plenty of space, no need to fold down seats.
Love the space in the back. Especially with three kids, I love the fact that when we need to pack items for a drive, we do not have to put any seats down to have room to pack our items.
accountCircle Kenzi H
Suburban review by a mom on the go.
Roomy and spacious. Works great for travel and has all the features I need in a car. It has plenty of cargo space, but I would appreciate more cup holders. It drives smooth. The interior is visually appealing. I wish they offers an option middle seat for the 2nd row that could be removed or used when needed.
accountCircle cassandra g
It is a smooth ride for our family of six and it looks great.
I love that it fits all of my kids and our stuff when we travel. It does use a it more gas, but I don't mind because we aren't cramped. I love the look of it and the all leather interior. It really is a great vehicle.
accountCircle Kristen L
Love my 2016 Chevy suburban!
None. I like everything about my suburban. Happy with this purchase as our family of six fits perfectly in the suburban. It rides extremely well. The entertainment feast urges come in handy on long road trips. The Wi-Fi makes streaming anything possible.
accountCircle Lori R
The 2017 Suburban is comfort and safety combined into one package.
I love the space in the vehicle. It is highly comfortable and provides numerous upgrades. One issue is that the back end of the vehicle interior is slanted instead of flat, which causes items to roll towards the back hatch.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle John Smith
Horrible car
We have a 2016 suburban and are currently having a new transmission put in it. The car has 64,000 miles. Just out of warranty. The a/c is also broken. The total of repairs is $7400. Worst vehicle we’ve ever owned. Don’t buy one.
accountCircle Paul
Transmission failure at 67k
67k on my $60k truck purchased new. Transmission failed$5000 to fix. Chevy doesn't care and won't help. 1 month and 7k miles over warranty. Google it its a very common issue
accountCircle M. Khan
Engine transmission springs and shock
I bought a suburban ltz 2016 suv use about 15000 mails, I drive as a (TLC)it’s more then two year now I have very bad experiences that vehicle all ready I change transportation and engine plus lots of other parts make me sick . I suggest for every one don’t buy if you’re going for TLC business is very expensive parts and labor i spend about 70000$ thousands $ and keep spending on it my lots of friends have same problems I requests for every one please don’t think about GM products totally garbage and very expensive.thanks any questions [Personally Identifiable Information Removed] M. Khan
accountCircle Joe
Very poor workmenship and customer service.
Vehicle does not sit evenly, brakes do not wear evenly nor do tires. Really regret this purchase Chevrolet call center gives the run around. Buyer beware
accountCircle Ashley D
Bad tires good car lots of space.
Too big of a car not used to such a big car. The tires are not very good we have very big problems with them and we are always having to get them fixed. But other than that it is a decent car and it helps me get to where I need to go. Great for long car rides lots of space inside the car.
accountCircle Josh F
My suburban is a lemon. I have had nothing but problems.
Transmission replaced at 60k miles condenser replaced, 3 sets of brake pads and rotors, steering is bad (it randomly swerves) it is also been thru 3 sets of tires. The steering is scary it jerks both ways randomly and has almost caused wrecks. The motor in it is not powerful enough.
accountCircle Caitlin A
My brand new suburban has had random issues since purchasing. Leaks in the roof, broken trim, and a major transmission issue!
It is comfortable, but do not let that fool you. It comes with issues!
accountCircle Sally L
We appreciate seat warmers.
Very powerful vehicle. Needs frequent oil changes, which is inconvenient. Although it is a hardy car through weather. Perfect for family trips. Because the car is heavy, the breaks are slow. This causes some safety concern. We always have to drive with caution in Alaska.

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
355 HP 18 MPG 8-9 Seats
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LTZ
355 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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LS
8 Seats
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LT
8 Seats
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2016 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Reviews

4.54
139 Reviews
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5 stars 69%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Paul on September 13, 2021
Transmission failure at 67k
67k on my $60k truck purchased new. Transmission failed$5000 to fix. Chevy doesn't care and won't help. 1 month and 7k miles over warranty. Google it its a very common issue
accountCircle Chelsea M on June 25, 2021
Suburban with black details.
I absolutely love my suburban! I bought one with captain seats and I wouldn't change a thing. It is got so much space and I enjoy how my trunk space I have with my third row up. I also love the look of it! One of my favorite details is the secret compartment behind the radio. It is very neat. I tell everyone they need a suburban. My car has been extremely reliable and has not given me any issues in the time we have had it!

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Marta H.

Love the comfort of the drive, great vehicle for my family, lots of cargo space. Love that it has 2 entertainment features in back. Child safety features, window locks, reclining seats in back. Heated seats in front passenger and driver. Love all the safety features my car has to offer.. Hill assist, road safety warnings, vehicle warnings for tires or any kind of maintenance warnings may arise.

likeFilled Elizabeth W.

It has lots of room!! Even when using the 3rd row seats for my grandchildren there is still plenty of room for luggage, toys etc.!! It has a very smooth ride! There is a lot of legroom in the second row seats, and not too bad in the 3rd row seat.

likeFilled Kelly H.

My vehicle is large enough to hold my family of six and is also comfortable. We enjoy the seat warmers, Bluetooth, double televisions in the back and rear video for backing up. We also like how easy it is to try and the leather seats and ample foot room.

likeFilled Amber C.

Big enough for 7 people, large cargo area in the back, safety features like crash alert, blind spot alert, stay in lane alert, and multiple air bags. Has OnStar and Wi-Fi so everyone can stay connected while on the go. Gets decent gas mileage for size of the vehicle. The automatic fold down seats and hatch release under the bumper makes it easy when loading stuff. The back up camera allows for you to check your surroundings before backing up. Has air ride suspension that activates when carrying a heavy load and allows for a smooth ride. Receive weekly emails through mychevrolet keeping me up to date on upcoming maintenance needed as well as air pressure checks and fluid levels. Able to start/stop vehicle and lock doors from the my Chevrolet app as well.

likeFilled Julie J.

We owned the suburban in the past and loved it so we're looking to replace it. We were looking for the largest SUV we could find. So we picked the suburban..It has a truck bed that holds a 4 x 8 sheet of sheetrock. And we can easily transport or two large dogs in the back.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Marta H.

Wish I had heated seats in back too. Cargo mats would be nice. I really do not have anything that I do not like about my car. I love my suburban, & if I ever need to purchase another, I would purchase Chevrolet & more than likely another suburban.

dislikeFilled Elizabeth W.

It is too big of a vehicle for just me!! Most (75%) of the time I am the only one in the vehicle. The only real big issue I have is there seems to be a blind spot when looking to the left of right when pulling out of a street, driveway, etc.

dislikeFilled Kelly H.

It can be hard to park because it is quite long. I also wish that we had purchased a suburban with four wheel drive. The tires are costs a lot which is also a con. Overall the pros definitely outway the cons and I would purchase this vehicle again.

dislikeFilled Amber C.

Not available with the 6.2l engine like offered in GMC models, when crash alert goes off the car slows down sometimes quickly depending on how fast approaching something (but this feature can be turned off), sometimes hesitates when accelerating.

dislikeFilled Julie J.

I do not like this body style nearly as much as the 2004 we had before. I find the exterior unattractive. In addition there are two other issues I have with this vehicle. One is that I was unable to buy this vehicle with a bench or split bench front seat, so I was stuck with a center console which I find uncomfortable and a waste of space. And the other issue I have is that it was hard to find a vehicle with the second row of seats that fold down so that I could get a flat 4x8 truck bed for transporting things.

Ranks #6 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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4.67
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4.66
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4.54

Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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27 MPG
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23 MPG
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22 MPG

Is The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban A Good Car?

Yes very well laid out maybe too many recalls. Very comfortable and spacious great for families and long road trips.
CHARLES B.
Yes the 2016 suburban lt is an excellent vehicle. It is very capable in any situation on the highway with plenty of power to spare. The sheer size of the vehicle is what sets it apart, with room for... Read More
Timothy H.
Yes but I will look for a smaller or midsize SUV in the future. I like the rear view camera feature and the ride is comfortable. We have upgraded features like a DVD player and seat warmers. I feel... Read More
Jasmin Q.
Yes absolutely it definitely fits all our needs in a vehicle, especially with 3 kids. It has DVD players bench second row seat which is rare to find.
Rain D.
Yes. It is large enough for a big family or a smaller family with kids and their friends. My suburban feels safe. It has room for luggage when we go on road trips
Mike M.
Yes. However, there seem to be wiring issues with the vehicle, apparently that is common in this model.
Mercedes C.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?

Very reliable low maintenance cost. Has seen about 3 recalls on the vehicle in the last 2 years. Does well in cold weather and has held up well in the hot Texas summers.
CHARLES B.
The 2016 Chevrolet suburban lt is a very reliable vehicle. The care and effort Chevrolet put into the vehicle is very evident throughout the vehicle from the ride and comfort of the cabin, to the... Read More
Timothy H.
The vehicle is reliable and we keep up with the maintenance on it. There have been no problems with the vehicle to date.
Jasmin Q.
Yes it’s very reliable and at the moment it has a ticking noise in the lifters which is covered under our warranty.
Julie B.
Yes. I have not had any problems since buying it in 2018. It has needed four new tires since I bought it
Courtney H.
It is reliable. Wiring issues happen sometimes. The antenna already has to be replaced and the thermometer doesn't seem to be working correctly. In addition, one of the screens had to be replaced... Read More
Sara M.

Is The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban A Good Value?

Range 57,000 to 77,000 pretty good value if you can get it at the low end of the pricing range. Should be consider on the luxury end of the SUV spectrum.
CHARLES B.
The 2016 Chevrolet suburban cost around $60,000 brand new. The vehicle is a great value and you will get your money's worth day and day out.
Timothy H.
It is over 40,000 and we paid a little more for some upgraded features. We are currently leasing the vehicle. I believe the value is fine but the lease payments are more than what I would prefer. Will... Read More
Jasmin Q.
65,500, I think for the vehicle we have it’s worth every penny and we will never have to upgrade again.
Diana R.
Over 70,000. . It is a good value for its size Since mine was previously owned it was cheaper. We also got rear entertainment and leather.
Devin A.
It is very expensive - around $70K with the package we purchased. It has great safety ratings and substantial room.
Laura R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of oil does the 2016 Chevy Suburban take?

Answer: The kind of oil the 2016 Chevy Suburban takes is 0w-20. Having high quality oil is essential for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with this fluid at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine...

How many quarts of oil does the 2016 Chevy Suburban take?

Answer: The amount of oil that the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban takes iS8 quarts with a filter. The type that is recommended for the vehicle for the best performance is 0W-20 Synthetic and the drain plug has 18 ft/lbs of...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety