Chevrolet Suburban K MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Suburban K model year from 1984 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Suburban K has been offered with 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 18 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Suburban K fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2020 16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2019 16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2018 18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2017 18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2016 18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2015 18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2014 17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
1986 11–16 MPG 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
1985 11–16 MPG 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
1984 11–16 MPG 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl

2020 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2020 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 21 16 MPG
Suburban K1500 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2019 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2019 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 21 16 MPG
Suburban K1500 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2018 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2018 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

2017 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2017 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

2016 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2016 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

2015 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2015 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

2014 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 2014 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K10 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1986 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 1986 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K10 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 15 20 16 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 10 12 11 MPG

1985 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 1985 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 5 versions (6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K10 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 14 19 16 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 15 20 16 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 14 12 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 10 13 11 MPG

1984 Chevrolet Suburban K: engines & MPG

The 1984 Suburban K was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.2L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Suburban K10 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 15 20 16 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 14 12 MPG
Suburban K10 4WD 5.7L 8-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 10 12 11 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Suburban K get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Suburban K range from 16 to 18 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban K have?

The 2020 Suburban K was EPA-rated with 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl engines — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Suburban K require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Suburban K EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/suburban-k.

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