Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban: MPG, Fuel Cost, Recalls and Safety
On EPA ratings the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe's best version gets 24 mpg combined against 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Suburban.
Chevrolet Tahoe
24mpg
Best 2025 version: 3.0L turbo 6-cyl diesel · RWD · 10-speed automatic
Chevrolet Suburban
23mpg
Best 2025 version: 3.0L turbo 6-cyl diesel · RWD · 10-speed automatic
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Tahoe and 1 recall for the Suburban.
Side by side
| 2025 model year | Tahoe | Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (EPA) | ||
Best combined rating | 24 mpg 3.0L turbo 6-cyl diesel · RWD · 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg 3.0L turbo 6-cyl diesel · RWD · 10-speed automatic |
Best gas rating Gas engines only; hybrids and diesels excluded | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
Hybrid or plug-in available | No | No |
AWD or 4WD available | Yes | Yes |
Lowest annual fuel cost 15,000 miles at EPA fuel prices | $3,650 | $3,650 |
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle Cheapest-to-fuel version (EPA) | Costs $7,250 more | Costs $7,250 more |
| Safety (NHTSA) | ||
Safety recalls, 2025 model year Counts depend on sales and time on sale | 1 | 1 |
Owner complaints, 2025 model year Filed with NHTSA so far | 53 | 32 |
NHTSA overall crash rating Range across tested versions | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Rollover risk Range across tested versions; lower is better | 21.2% to 21.9% | 21.2% to 21.9% |
Marks the clearly better figure. Small gaps (under 2 mpg or 5%, $100 a year in fuel) and overlapping crash-test ranges are not marked, and recall and complaint counts are not scored because they depend on how many were sold.
Best combined rating by model year
The best-rated version of each, every model year since 2010. The Tahoe rated higher in 10 of the 17 years both were sold, and they tied in the other 7.
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Chevrolet Suburban
2025: Chevrolet Tahoe 24 mpg · Chevrolet Suburban 23 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 | 17 |
| 2012 | 21 | 17 |
| 2013 | 21 | 17 |
| 2014 | 17 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 | 19 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 |
| 2021 | 24 | 23 |
| 2022 | 24 | 23 |
| 2023 | 24 | 23 |
| 2024 | 24 | 23 |
| 2025 | 24 | 23 |
| 2026 | 24 | 23 |
Recalls by model year
Safety recalls NHTSA lists for each model year. Counts depend on how many were sold and how long each model year has been on the road.
- Chevrolet Tahoe (left bar)
- Chevrolet Suburban (right bar)
2026: Chevrolet Tahoe 3 recalls · Chevrolet Suburban 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 14 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 12 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 |
More on each model
- 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe MPGEvery version and a fuel cost calculator
- Chevrolet Tahoe by yearMPG, recalls and complaints
- 2025 Chevrolet Suburban MPGEvery version and a fuel cost calculator
- Chevrolet Suburban by yearMPG, recalls and complaints
Questions
Which gets better gas mileage, the Tahoe or the Suburban?
For 2025, the Tahoe. Its best version is rated 24 mpg combined; the Suburban's best is 23 mpg.
How do the Tahoe and the Suburban compare in NHTSA crash tests?
The 2025 Tahoe is rated 5 stars overall and the Suburban is rated 5 stars overall. Rollover risk is 21.2% to 21.9% for the Tahoe and 21.2% to 21.9% for the Suburban.
Sources and method
- US EPA fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026, and EPA fuel prices.
- NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and owner complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings.
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