Chevrolet Suburban
Seventh generation (1981-1991) · 1981–1991 · 11 model years · 21 trims
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Photo: 1989 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Scottsdale in Summit White & Grey Metallic, front left, 2026-07-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet - Suburban - 1980s (M.A.R.C.) by Croquant, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 20 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden by Joost J. Bakker, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Chevrolet Suburban pic1 by Alf van Beem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Chevrolet Suburban pic2 by AlfvanBeem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1989 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Scottsdale in Summit White & Grey Metallic, front left, 2026-07-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet - Suburban - 1980s (M.A.R.C.) by Croquant, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 20 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden by Joost J. Bakker, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Chevrolet Suburban pic1 by Alf van Beem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Chevrolet Suburban pic2 by AlfvanBeem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 11/16 (13) | $17,180 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/16 (13) | $19,160 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $16,225 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 12/17 (14) | $17,255 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $15,195 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 12/17 (14) | $16,155 |
| R1500 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/17 (14) | — |
| R1500 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 15/22 (17) | — |
| V1500 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/15 (12) | — |
| V1500 5.7L V8 4MT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD | 11/13 (12) | — |
| V1500 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 15/20 (16) | — |
| 1988 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 11/17 (13) | $14,578 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/17 (13) | $15,503 |
| R10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 11/17 (13) | — |
| R10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 15/21 (17) | — |
| V10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/15 (13) | — |
| V10 5.7L V8 4MT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD | 11/13 (11) | — |
| V10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 15/20 (16) | — |
| 1987 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $13,139 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 12/17 (14) | $14,215 |
| R10 5.0L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.0L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/17 (14) | — |
| R10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 11/16 (13) | — |
| R10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 16/21 (18) | — |
| V10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/15 (13) | — |
| V10 5.7L V8 4MT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD | 11/13 (11) | — |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/16 (14) | $12,118 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 12/16 (14) | $13,137 |
| C10 5.0L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.0L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/16 (14) | — |
| C10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 16/22 (18) | — |
| K10 5.7L V8 4MT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD | 10/12 (11) | — |
| K10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 15/20 (16) | — |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/16 (14) | $11,492 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 12/16 (14) | $12,495 |
| C10 5.0L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.0L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/16 (14) | — |
| C10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 11/16 (13) | — |
| C10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 15/22 (18) | — |
| K10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/15 (12) | — |
| K10 5.7L V8 4MT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD | 10/13 (11) | — |
| K10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 15/20 (16) | — |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 12/15 (13) | $10,856 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 12/15 (13) | $11,815 |
| C10 5.0L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.0L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 2WD | 12/15 (13) | — |
| C10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 2WD | 11/15 (13) | — |
| C10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 2WD | 16/22 (18) | — |
| K10 5.7L V8 4AT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 11/14 (12) | — |
| K10 5.7L V8 4MT · SUV | 5.7L 8-cylinder | — | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD | 10/12 (11) | — |
| K10 6.2L Diesel 4AT · SUV | 6.2L 8-cylinder diesel | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | 4WD | 15/20 (16) | — |
| 1983 | |||||||
| C10 · SUV | 4.1L (250 cu in) Inline-6 (RPO LE3, Turbo-Thrift) | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 3-speed Manual | RWD | — | $10,526 |
| K10 · SUV | 4.1L (250 cu in) Inline-6 (RPO LE3, Turbo-Thrift) | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 3-speed Manual | 4WD | — | $11,458 |
| 1982 | |||||||
| C10 · SUV | 4.1L (250 cu in) Inline-6 (RPO LE3, Turbo-Thrift) | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 3-speed Manual | RWD | — | $10,254 |
| K10 · SUV | 4.1L (250 cu in) Inline-6 (RPO LE3, Turbo-Thrift) | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 3-speed Manual | 4WD | — | $11,168 |
| 1981 | |||||||
| C10 · SUV | 4.1L (250 cu in) Inline-6 (RPO LE3, Turbo-Thrift) | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 3-speed Manual | RWD | — | $9,261 |
| K10 · SUV | 4.1L (250 cu in) Inline-6 (RPO LE3, Turbo-Thrift) | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 3-speed Manual | 4WD | — | $10,536 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | — |
| 1990 | 4 | — |
| 1989 | 4 | — |
| 1988 | 4 | — |
| 1987 | 1 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.