Chevrolet Suburban Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Chevrolet Suburban car check
Is the Chevrolet Suburban reliable? We analysed 1,715 real MOT tests across 182 vehicles to find out.
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The Chevrolet Suburban is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Suburban.
Chevrolet Suburban Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Suburban. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chevrolet Suburban MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chevrolet Suburban to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chevrolet Suburban Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Suburban fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chevrolet Suburban Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Suburban owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chevrolet Suburban MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chevrolet Suburban year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67 | 79.1% | 32,913 | 58,251 | 186,951 |
| 2008 | 91 | 81.3% | 37,543 | 56,702 | 112,040 |
| 2007 | 102 | 79.4% | 27,714 | 69,056 | 93,776 |
| 2006 | 59 | 78.0% | 41,733 | 74,608 | 100,560 |
| 2005 | 56 | 85.7% | 51,295 | 61,478 | 82,572 |
| 2004 | 55 | 65.5% | 81,981 | 90,479 | 131,992 |
| 2002 | 55 | 76.4% | 128,060 | 190,567 | 264,628 |
| 2001 | 100 | 76.0% | 84,284 | 129,189 | 212,022 |
| 2000 | 80 | 65.0% | 78,720 | 170,787 | 223,272 |
| 1999 | 180 | 80.0% | 111,042 | 137,485 | 183,658 |
| 1998 | 135 | 77.8% | 120,204 | 147,883 | 168,311 |
| 1997 | 184 | 76.6% | 69,508 | 125,598 | 172,266 |
| 1996 | 104 | 84.6% | 90,617 | 119,707 | 136,149 |
| 1994 | 89 | 85.4% | 111,795 | 187,505 | 272,976 |
How Long Does a Chevrolet Suburban Last?
Based on 182 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles on UK roads.
Chevrolet Suburban Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Suburban MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Chevrolet Suburban
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.7% MOT pass rate from 56 tests
65.0% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
The best year to buy a used Chevrolet Suburban is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 56 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chevrolet Suburban Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban THIS CAR | 77.8% | 1,715 | 106,685 mi | 32 yrs |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 70.8% | 487,981 | 39,253 mi | 21 yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark | 71.9% | 273,626 | 47,852 mi | 16 yrs |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 69.7% | 241,765 | 48,643 mi | 18 yrs |
| Volvo XC60 R-design B4 AWD Auto | 90.6% | 2,196 | 42,856 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Suburban outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chevrolet SuburbanShould you buy a used Chevrolet Suburban?
The Chevrolet Suburban has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 1,715 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Chevrolet Suburban are fog lamp not working (40 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (28), and parking brake lever has no reserve travel (24). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Chevrolet Suburban owner drives around 3,371 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Chevrolet Suburban models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.