Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 15 recorded runs

Chevrolet Suburban 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Suburban 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 15 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Suburban is the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Suburban is the 1986 Chevrolet Suburban C10 Silverado Diesel, which took 15.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.00 seconds at 65.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Chevrolet Suburban tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.69 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.44 seconds at 84.95 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.1sec 2021 High Country
Average 0–60 8.69sec Across 15 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.44sec @ 85.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 15.1sec 1986 C10 Silverado
2025 Chevrolet Suburban

Across 15 verified runs, the Chevrolet Suburban ranges from 6.1 to 15.1 seconds 0–60, with a 8.69-second average.

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Chevrolet Suburban 0–60 times by model year

15 tests · 10 years

2025

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country Duramax
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 20.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 15
2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country Duramax

2021

Chevrolet Suburban · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.83 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 11 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 15
2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country
#05
2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.6 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.6 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
15 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 15
2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71
#09
2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country Duramax
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 15
2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country Duramax
#10
2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country Duramax
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.9 mph
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
84.9 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 15
2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country Duramax

2015

Chevrolet Suburban · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 15
2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ
#04
2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.6 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.6 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 15
2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ

2012

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2012 Chevrolet Suburban Callaway SC450
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
5.3L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 15
2012 Chevrolet Suburban Callaway SC450

2008

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 88.5 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
88.5 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 15
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT

2007

Chevrolet Suburban · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#06
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H / 10 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 15
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ
#11
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 3LT
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.4 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
84.4 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 15
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 3LT

2000

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#13
2000 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 LT
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 15
2000 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 LT

1999

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#12
1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 SLT
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.2 mph
0–60 mph
9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
81.2 mph
Engine
7.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 15
1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 SLT

1992

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 12.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#14
1992 Chevrolet Suburban K1500
12.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.70s ¼ mi @ 71.0 mph
0–60 mph
12.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.70 sec
Trap Speed
71.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H / 12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#14 of 15
1992 Chevrolet Suburban K1500

1986

Chevrolet Suburban · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 15.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 19.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#15
1986 Chevrolet Suburban C10 Silverado Diesel
15.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.00s ¼ mi @ 65.0 mph
0–60 mph
15.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.00 sec
Trap Speed
65.0 mph
Engine
6.2L Diesel V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#15 of 15
1986 Chevrolet Suburban C10 Silverado Diesel

How we verify Chevrolet Suburban performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Suburban trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Suburban 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet Suburban performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet Suburban on record is the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.50 seconds at 96.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Suburban is the 1986 Chevrolet Suburban C10 Silverado Diesel, which takes 15.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 15 verified runs, a Chevrolet Suburban reaches 60 mph in 8.69 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.44 seconds at roughly 85.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 10 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Suburban can do, not a single marketing claim.

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