What the numbers say

A 1994 GMC Suburban still asks 181% of what a 1999 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 11 suvs we price, that ranks #5, above the 130% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−49.1%). Calculated from 45 listings.

8
Years priced
$3,562
1999 median
45
Listings
181%
Kept after 5 yrs
#5
of 11 suvs

GMC Suburban value by year

FIG.01·GMC Suburban Value by Year
YearTrade-inMedianDealerListings
1999$1,950$3,562$7,99111
1998$4,500$5,500$11,0004
1997$3,200$5,000$5,5004
1996$2,500$5,500$6,9953
1995$1,650$2,800$3,50011
1994$5,000$6,450$7,0003
1993$1,200$7,800$9,5005
1990$2,200$4,000$9,9504
ROWS 8·SOURCE ForCar · GMC Suburban

How the GMC Suburban depreciates

FIG.02·GMC Suburban Depreciation Curve — Median Value by Year
19991998199719961995199419931990$3,562$5,500$5,000$5,500$2,800$6,450$7,800$4,000
RANGE $3,562 → $4,000·SOURCE ForCar · GMC Suburban

The newest GMC Suburban has a median asking price of $3,562; a 9-year-older one runs about $4,000 — roughly -12% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).

Does the GMC Suburban hold value better than its rivals?

Over the same 5 years the Jeep Cherokee keeps 88%, against 181% for the Suburban. The Suburban holds value better than the Jeep Cherokee.

FIG.03·GMC Suburban vs SUVs — Value Retention
01
Blazer700%
02
Suburban224%
03
Yukon200%
04
Explorer197%
05
Suburban181%
06
Land Cruiser130%
07
Grand Cherokee92%
08
Cherokee88%
09
Montero60%
10
Wrangler59%
11
4-Runner39%
TOP 11·UNIT % of 1999 price retained·SOURCE ForCar · 45 listings

The GMC Suburban market right now

FIG.04·GMC Suburban Market — Asking Price Range by Year
19901993199419951996199719981999$4,000$7,800$6,450$2,800$5,500$5,000$5,500$3,562
RANGE $4,000 → $3,562·SOURCE ForCar · 119 listings
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price

Trade-in / low
$2k
Private-party
$4k
Dealer / high
$8k
FIG.06·GMC Suburban — Trade-in vs Private-Party vs Dealer
01
Trade-in — a dealer pays you10th percentile$1,950
02
Private-party — you sell itmedian · typical price$3,562
03
Dealer retail — a lot charges90th percentile$7,991
TOP 3·UNIT $ · 1999 GMC Suburban·SOURCE ForCar · 11 listings

For a 1999 GMC Suburban: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,950, selling private-party nets about $3,562, and a lot asks near $7,991 — a $6,041 spread on the same car.

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GMC Suburban value FAQ

How much is a GMC Suburban worth?

It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,800 to $7,800 across 8 model years. A 1999 is worth about $3,562, the median of 11 listings.

How much does mileage cut a GMC Suburban's value?

Among Suburbans from the last eight model years, those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask a median $8,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,700.

Does the Suburban hold value better than the Jeep Cherokee?

Yes: over 5 years the Suburban keeps 181% of its value and the Jeep Cherokee 88%, by the median asking prices of the 1999 and 1994 model years.

GMC Suburban values from 45 US listings, model years 1990–1999, rebuilt every 6 hours. These are asking prices, not sale prices. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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