Chevrolet Suburban Specs

Since 1978 the Suburban has grown 37″ in length and shed 328 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 8 generations · 1978–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is 225.6″ long, 81.1″ wide and 75.6″ tall on a 134.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,580 lb. At 18.8 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Suburban generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2007, when the new car was 3.1″ longer than the 2000–2006 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2021: 77 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Suburban dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1978–1980188.6″78.3″68.5″115.7″5,908 lb
1985219.3″79.5″75.2″90.9″4,519 lb
1986–1987219.3″79.5″75.2″129.5″4,493 lb
1994–1999219.7″76.8″70.1″131.5″5,172 lb
2000–2006219.3″78.7″73.6″129.9″—
2007–2014222.4″79.1″76.8″129.9″5,681 lb
2015–2020224.4″80.3″74.4″129.9″5,657 lb
2021–2026225.6″81.1″75.6″134.3″5,580 lb
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Suburban year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Suburban dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026225.6″81.1″134.3″5,580 lb2
2025225.6″81.1″134.3″5,580 lb2
2024225.6″81.1″134.3″5,580 lb2
2023225.6″81.1″134.3″5,580 lb2
2022225.6″81.1″134.3″5,580 lb2
2021225.6″81.1″134.3″5,580 lb2
2020224.4″80.3″129.9″5,657 lb2
2019224.4″80.3″129.9″5,657 lb2
2018224.4″80.3″129.9″5,657 lb2
2017224.4″80.3″129.9″5,657 lb2
2016224.4″80.3″129.9″5,657 lb2
2015224.4″80.3″129.9″5,657 lb2
2014222.4″79.1″129.9″5,754 lb2
2013222.4″79.1″129.9″6,016 lb4
2012222.4″79.1″129.9″6,036 lb4
2011222.4″79.1″129.9″6,036 lb4
2010222.4″79.1″129.9″6,036 lb4
2009222.4″79.1″129.9″5,681 lb2
2008222.4″79.1″129.9″5,681 lb2
2007222.4″79.1″129.9″5,681 lb2
2006219.3″78.7″129.9″5,388 lb2
2005219.3″78.7″129.9″4,947 lb1
2004219.3″78.7″129.9″4,947 lb1
2003219.3″78.7″129.9″5,459 lb4
2002219.3″78.7″129.9″5,459 lb4
2001219.3″78.7″129.9″5,498 lb4
2000219.3″78.7″129.9″—4
1999219.7″76.8″131.5″5,465 lb4
1998219.7″76.8″131.5″5,465 lb4
1997219.7″76.8″131.5″5,415 lb4
1996219.7″76.8″131.5″5,379 lb4
1995219.7″76.8″131.5″5,291 lb4
1994219.7″76.8″131.5″5,179 lb4
1987219.3″79.5″129.5″5,163 lb2
1986219.3″79.5″129.5″4,493 lb2
1985219.3″79.5″90.9″4,519 lb2
1980188.6″78.3″115.7″—1
1979188.6″78.3″115.7″—1
1978188.6″78.3″115.7″5,908 lb1
ROWS 39·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Suburban on the used market

In 2,314 Suburban listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2015–2020 car is the most common: 804 of them (35%), at an average asking price of $17,205. The current 2021–2026 car averages $44,954. ForCar visitors have decoded 377 Suburban VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2025 and 2023.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Suburban generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2021–202625911%$44,95485,955 mi
2015–202080435%$17,205150,349 mi
2007–201466629%$7,647186,918 mi
2000–200640618%$5,459222,750 mi
1994–19991506%$6,535177,907 mi
Other years291%$10,702498,821 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Suburban fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Suburban — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep18.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft18.8 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 154 cars within 10″ of its length, the Suburban is wider than 92%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Suburban against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 154 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width81.1″78.7″+2.4″
Wheelbase134.3″133.1″+1.2″
Curb weight5,580 lb5,141 lb+439 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Suburban against its rivals

Next to the Lincoln Navigator L, the Suburban is the longest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Suburban against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Suburban (this car)2026225.6″81.1″5,580 lb
Lincoln Navigator L2026222″79.9″6,045 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Suburban bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Suburban are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Suburban or the Lincoln Navigator L?

The 2026 Lincoln Navigator L is 3.6″ shorter and 465 lb heavier than the 2026 Suburban.

How much does a used Suburban cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,535 for the 1994–1999 car to $44,954 for the 2021–2026 one, across 2,314 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 39 Suburban model years, 1978 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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