Model year guide

2018 Chevrolet Suburban

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2018 Chevrolet Suburban — representative photo
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2018 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$46,258

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

2018 Chevrolet Suburban recalls 4

Seat Belts:rear/other NHTSA Campaign #18V673000 · 26/09/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fede…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #19V645000 · 06/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's nu…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring NHTSA Campaign #19V761000 · 24/10/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may a…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) NHTSA Campaign #26V289000 · 07/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels t…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Che…

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.

2018 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,325

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

What's a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Low
$35,998
Typical price
$46,258
High
$53,950

From 7 comparable 2018 Chevrolet Suburban listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,750
Total$33,375
Per mile$0.45

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 ($46,258) with the same model 5 model-years older ($29,527), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Chevrolet Suburban trims & engines on record

Trims
LT · Premier
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl

2018 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles on record

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2018 Chevrolet Suburban — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Suburban get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban worth?

Comparable 2018 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $35,998–$53,950, typically around $46,258 (from 7 vehicles).

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