The GMC Suburban (2 generations, 1981–2000) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 5.7L, 8-cyl, Regular fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 18 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a GMC Suburban VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The GMC Suburban window sticker — build, options & years
The GMC Suburban ran from 1981–2000 across 2 generations (1985–1987, 1994–1999). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 5.7L, 8-cyl, Regular fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any GMC Suburban VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1981, 1982, 1985; the most-complained-about are 1994, 1999, 1993. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full GMC Suburban VIN decoder.
What the GMC Suburban sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Suburban, latest tested year 1999:
The label also prints an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 677 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Suburban under Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Suburban's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 1999. Worth checking before you compare a Suburban sticker from one year with another:
The figure actually fell by 2 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the GMC Suburban sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 14 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Suburban VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the GMC Suburban VIN decoder.
Suburban window sticker — every model year
This covers the GMC Suburban for 1981–2000. Enter any Suburban VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every GMC model.
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Other GMC window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 26 mpg | |
| GMC Acadia | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 25 mpg | |
| GMC Terrain | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 32 mpg | |
| GMC Yukon | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg | |
| GMC Canyon | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 25 mpg | |
| GMC Yukon XL | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 23 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a GMC Suburban
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Suburban, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a GMC Suburban all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A GMC Suburban whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the GMC Suburban window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway), from its 1999 rating, with an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated GMC Suburban sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one GMC Suburban may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a GMC Suburban?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.