2022 Chevrolet Suburban 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
20
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
20
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
442 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
15.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 Chevrolet Suburban SUV 2WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability21.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
101
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems101 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 101 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
54
Power Train
27
Electrical System
18
Fuel System
11
Seat Belts
6
Air Bags
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Brakes
2

2022 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD problems by category: Engine: 54 complaints, Power Train: 27 complaints, Electrical System: 18 complaints, Fuel System: 11 complaints, Seat Belts: 6 complaints, Air Bags: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 09/23/2025ODI#11689276
I own a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban (VIN: [XXX] ) that is included in NHTSA Recall No. 25V274 / GM Recall No. N252494000 for engine defects in the 6.2L L87 V8 engine. My vehicle was inspected at an autho…
Power TrainFiled: 09/13/2024ODI#11614502
While traveling back from Labor Day Weekend on [XXX], I was driving in the Dallas Fort Worth area when I experienced loss of power to our vehicle on a major highway [XXX] and [XXX] ) and directly on…
Power TrainFiled: 09/27/2022ODI#11486651
When I started up the vehicle with the key fab button I noticed the cabin air blower came on as normal however when we went to the cockpit we noticed the engine was not running. When we went to start …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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