Chevrolet Suburban Generation 1 (1996–2006)
Chevrolet Suburban Generation 1 (1996–2006) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Chevrolet Suburban — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | 1996–2006 | — |
| Generation 2 | 2007–2010 | — |
| Generation 3 | 2011–2014 | — |
| Generation 4 | 2015–2020 | — |
| Generation 5 | 2021–2024 | — |
| Generation 6 | 2025–present | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Suburban
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM 5.3L Vortec / EcoTec3 V8 | 2000–2026 | 32 models | 301 |
| GM 5.7L V8 (350 / Vortec 5700) | 1981–2002 | 53 models | 153 |
| GM 6.0L Vortec V8 (LQ4/L96) | 2000–2019 | 57 models | 80 |
| Chevrolet 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2021–2026 | 17 models | 66 |
| GM 6.2L V8 (L86/L87/LS3) | 1982–2026 | 31 models | 63 |
| GM 7.4L (454) Big-Block V8 | 1984–1999 | 28 models | 39 |
| Chevrolet 6.5L 8-cylinder | 1994–1999 | 17 models | 28 |
Chevrolet Suburban fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Chevrolet Suburban prices by year →
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | 419 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System |
| 1997 | 3 | 455 | Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 1998 | 3 | 279 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility |
| 1999 | 2 | 757 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires |
| 2000 | 11 | 378 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System |
| 2001 | 8 | 577 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System |
| 2002 | 4 | 456 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2003 | 7 | 524 | Service Brakes, Electrical System, Hydraulic |
| 2004 | 6 | 406 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2005 | 7 | 229 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train |
| 2006 | 1 | 56 | Structure, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
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