Model year guide

2011 Chevrolet Suburban

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 136 on record.

2011 Chevrolet Suburban — representative photo
Representative photo

2011 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$22,657

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2011 Chevrolet Suburban recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V054000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Ch…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #14V827000 · 30/12/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for t…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Low
$14,100
Typical price
$22,657
High
$31,800

From 133 comparable 2011 Chevrolet Suburban listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,000
Total$37,750
Per mile$0.50

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,657) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,668), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Chevrolet Suburban trims & engines on record

Trims
LT 1500 · LTZ 1500 · LTZ · LS 1500 · LT · LT 2500 · LS · FL
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl

2011 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles on record

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2011 Chevrolet Suburban — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Comparable 2011 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $14,100–$31,800, typically around $22,657 (from 133 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.