Chevrolet Suburban Generations: All Model Years

In production for nearly 90 years now, the Chevrolet Suburban spans 12 generations and is the longest-running automotive nameplate in history. The very first Chevrolet Suburban bore the “Carryall” badge, followed by the second generation in 1941, which was only briefly produced due to World War II. Like most Suburban generations, the third gen shared a Chevy pickup platform, in this case the Advance Design series.

Fourth-generation Suburbans rode on the Chevy Task Force platform and offered a V8 for the first time, while 1960 ushered in the first of the Chevy Suburban generations to offer factory 4WD. Alongside the Action Line of pickups, the 1967 sixth-generation Suburban had the unique setup of a single driver’s side door and dual passenger-side doors. Of all the Suburban generations over the years, seventh-gen models are one of the most important for bringing four full doors to the lineup.

The 1992 eighth-generation Suburban was the first to feature an available diesel engine and in 2000, the ninth-gen Suburban debuted disc brakes all around. Chevrolet unveiled the 10th-gen Suburban in 2007 with a more aerodynamic profile, followed by the 11th-generation model in 2015 with a new 6.2L V8. Currently in its 12th generation, as of the 2021 model year, the number of Chevrolet Suburban models has expanded to include a luxury-focused High Country variant.

2025-2025 Chevrolet Suburban 12th Gen (GMT1YC) Facelift

Chevy refreshed the 12th-gen Suburban for 2025 with new front and rear fascias that more closely resemble the rest of the automaker’s truck lineup. A second-generation Duramax diesel powertrain shows up with an output increase to 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. Other notable improvements to the 2025 Suburban include optional 24-inch wheels and a standard fully digital gauge cluster to go with a 17.7-inch central infotainment touchscreen.

12th-Generation Facelift Chevrolet Suburban Production Years

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2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban 12th Gen (GMT1YC)

The 12th-generation Suburban was the first to feature a coil-sprung rear suspension that improved cargo space and interior room thanks to a lower floor. These Suburbans were also four inches longer between the wheels and two inches longer overall. The V8 engines carried over from the prior series, but a new Duramax turbodiesel joined the lineup with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The 5.3L V8 benefitted from a newly standard 10-speed automatic transmission for these Chevrolet Suburban model years.

12th-Generation Suburban Production Years

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2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban 11th Gen (GMTK2YC/G)

General Motors made an effort to more clearly distinguish the Chevy Suburban from its GMC Yukon XL twin for 11th-generation production by designing two distinct front fascias. Now built exclusively in Arlington, Texas, these Suburbans dropped the 5.3L Vortec V8 for an EcoTec mill and offered a 420-horse 6.2L V8 in RST trim toward the end of production.

11th-Generation Chevrolet Suburban Production Years

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2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 10th Gen (GMT900)

The 10th-gen Suburban arrived in 2006 sharing only door panels with its pickup truck counterparts, a departure from prior generations that featured more commonality. The 5.3L and 6.0L V8 powertrains were upgraded for this Suburban series, but the 8.1L big-block was dropped. Midway through production, a 75th Anniversary Edition variant was offered in a hard-to-source exterior finish that limited its production volume.

2010 Chevy Suburban 75th Anniversary Edition Highlights

• White Diamond Tricoat finish
• Cashmere leather
• 20-inch chrome wheels
• Climatized front seats
• Only 2,570 units

10th-Generation Suburban Production Years

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2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 9th Gen (GMT800)

Based on the GMT800 platform, ninth-generation Suburbans brought a new 5.3L V8 from the LS family of engines along with 6.0L and 8.1L Vortec (2500 Series Suburbans only) options. All previous generation engines were discontinued. Higher-end features like XM satellite radio, Bose audio, and Quadrasteer four-wheel steering showed up over the course of ninth-gen production. J.D. Power rated the 2003, 2004, and 2005 models the highest ranked full-size SUV in initial quality.

Ninth-Generation Suburban Production Years

2006 Chevrolet Suburban

2005 Chevrolet Suburban

2004 Chevrolet Suburban

2003 Chevrolet Suburban

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban

2000 Chevrolet Suburban

1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban 8th Gen (GMT400)

Sporting notably more squared-off styling, the eighth-gen Suburban debuted in 1991 with half-ton models marked 1500 and three quarter-ton as 2500. The manual transmission was dropped in favor of a four-speed automatic, in varying specs, across the board. A 7.4L big-block V8 joined the lineup, as did a 6.5L turbodiesel V8, the latter lasting for just the one Suburban generation.

Eighth-Generation Suburban Production Years

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

1996 Chevrolet Suburban

1995 Chevrolet Suburban

1994 Chevrolet Suburban

1993 Chevrolet Suburban

1992 Chevrolet Suburban

1973-1991 Chevrolet Suburban 7th Gen

Spanning 18 years, the seventh-generation Chevy Suburban remains the longest-running series of all. Part of Chevy’s Rounded Line platform, it was the first Suburban to come with four full-size doors. It also offered one of the widest-ranging powertrain portfolios of any generation: a straight-six, four gas-powered V8s, and a pair of V8s running on diesel. By 1987, carburetors were gone, replaced by electronic fuel injection.

Seventh-Generation Suburban Production Years

1991 Chevrolet Suburban

1990 Chevrolet Suburban

1989 Chevrolet Suburban

1988 Chevrolet Suburban

1987 Chevrolet Suburban

1986 Chevrolet Suburban

1985 Chevrolet Suburban

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1983 Chevrolet Suburban

1982 Chevrolet Suburban

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1978 Chevrolet Suburban

1977 Chevrolet Suburban

1976 Chevrolet Suburban

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1973 Chevrolet Suburban

1967-1972 Chevrolet Suburban 6th Gen

The sixth-generation Suburban was arguably the pivotal model in creating the modern day SUV. For 1967, the Suburban’s wheelbase increased from 115 to 127 inches and sales subsequently took off. Less of a “Carryall” body from prior generations and more of a high-riding wagon, these Action Line-based Suburbans were unusual for offering a single driver’s side door and two passenger-side doors.

Sixth-Generation Chevrolet Suburban Production Years

1972 Chevrolet Suburban

1971 Chevrolet Suburban

1970 Chevrolet Suburban

1969 Chevrolet Suburban

1968 Chevrolet Suburban

1967 Chevrolet Suburban

1960-1966 Chevrolet Suburban 5th Gen

The fifth-gen Suburban stood out for arriving in 1960 with large oval ports above the front grille, though this design flourish was gone just two years later. Powertrain updates were minimal versus the prior Suburban series, but a notable change was Chevy offering 4WD from the factory. Previously, the automaker installed an aftermarket 4WD kit if requested versus these new factory-engineered setups.

Fifth-Generation Suburban Production Years

1966 Chevrolet Suburban

1965 Chevrolet Suburban

1964 Chevrolet Suburban

1963 Chevrolet Suburban

1962 Chevrolet Suburban

1961 Chevrolet Suburban

1960 Chevrolet Suburban

1955-1959 Chevrolet Suburban 4th Gen

Associated with the Chevy Task Force series of trucks, the fourth-generation Suburban had revised styling with smooth sides, a flatter hood, and a new wrap-around windshield. A 4.6L V8 marked the first use of an eight-cylinder mill in the Suburban, making 154 hp and featuring a three-speed manual or two-speed automatic PowerGlide transmission.

Fourth-Generation Suburban Production Years

1959 Chevrolet Suburban

1958 Chevrolet Suburban

1957 Chevrolet Suburban

1956 Chevrolet Suburban

1955 Chevrolet Suburban

1947-1954 Chevrolet Suburban 3rd Gen

Unlike the modern Chevy Suburban, these earlier third-gen models were sold in a variety of configurations, including the “Canopy Express” that would be right at home in a modern-day farmer’s market. Riding on the Advance Design platform, these Suburbans came with a new front bench seat that split to allow backseat access. Along with being the first major redesign since WW II, the 1947 Suburban inspired the design of Chevy’s HHR some 50 years later.

Third-Generation Chevrolet Suburban Production Years

1954 Chevrolet Suburban

1953 Chevrolet Suburban

1952 Chevrolet Suburban

1951 Chevrolet Suburban

1950 Chevrolet Suburban

1949 Chevrolet Suburban

1948 Chevrolet Suburban

1947 Chevrolet Suburban

1941-1946 Chevrolet Suburban 2nd Gen

Though second-generation Chevy Suburban production ran from 1941 through 1946, the automaker only sold civilian models in ’41, ’42, and ’46 due to WW II. During that shutdown in production for the general public, however, Chevy did build Suburbans for military use. Sharing most of its mechanicals with the AK Series of pickups, these Suburbans saw a slight displacement increase versus the first generation models.

Second-Generation Chevrolet Suburban Production Years

1946 Chevrolet Suburban

1942 Chevrolet Suburban

1941 Chevrolet Suburban

1935-1940 Chevrolet Suburban 1st Gen

When the original Chevy Suburban debuted in 1935, it was one of many vehicles to bear the nameplate from a host of automakers. Ultimately, General Motors would go on to trademark the moniker and move its long-running model from early roots as a “Carryall” into more of a station wagon and finally, the full-size SUV we know today.

First-Generation Suburban Production Years

1940 Chevrolet Suburban

1939 Chevrolet Suburban

1938 Chevrolet Suburban

1937 Chevrolet Suburban

1936 Chevrolet Suburban

1935 Chevrolet Suburban