What is the best year for a Chevrolet Suburban?

Meaningful complaint data only exists from 2021 onward in our records. The 2024 Suburban (35 complaints, 8/10 safety, 0 severe) is the cleanest year on record. The 2021 new-generation launch had 173 complaints, improving steadily through 2022-2024. For used buying, 2024 is the strongest pick.

How much does Chevrolet Suburban insurance cost?

Suburban insurance averages around $2,542/year — roughly $212/month.

Is the Chevrolet Suburban or Ford Expedition cheaper to maintain?

The Expedition is cheaper to maintain by $83/year — $861 versus $944 for the Suburban. The Expedition also has significantly lower repair frequency (25% vs. 51%). Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. On total maintenance value, the Expedition holds a clear edge.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Chevrolet Suburban?

Repair frequency of 51% above the class average, combined with a $944 annual maintenance cost, makes extended warranty worth considering — particularly for used models. Containing the cost of more frequent unscheduled visits is where coverage earns its value here.

Is the Hyundai Palisade expensive to maintain?

The Palisade costs $573/year to maintain — exactly at the three-row segment average. Repair frequency of 37% is slightly below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both match segment averages. Precisely average across all maintenance metrics — though its insurance cost stands well apart from the class.

What is the best year for a Hyundai Palisade?

The Palisade's complaint counts have remained elevated across all model years. 2020 (504 complaints) was the worst, with gradual improvement since. The 2025 model (213 complaints, 10/10 safety, 9 severe) is the strongest year currently available as a used buy. Avoid early 2020-2021 production when possible — the trend is improving, but complaint levels across all years remain higher than most three-row rivals.

How much does Hyundai Palisade insurance cost?

Palisade insurance averages around $3,049/year — roughly $254/month. The highest insurance rate of any model in this dataset, well above the three-row class norm.

Is the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance cost data isn't available for the Kia Telluride, so a direct comparison isn't possible. Within the three-row class, the Palisade's $573/year sits exactly at the segment average.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Hyundai Palisade?

Maintenance metrics are all at the segment average, which doesn't create a strong case for or against warranty on cost grounds alone. However, the Palisade's consistently elevated complaint counts — particularly around electronics and infotainment — make coverage worth considering for used buyers, as those systems carry significant repair costs outside of warranty.

Chevrolet Suburban vs Hyundai Palisade

Two fullsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Chevrolet Suburban if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Hyundai Palisade — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Palisade
Annual maintenance	$944	$573winner
5-year total cost	$4,720	$2,865winner
Reliability score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	15%	13%winner
Cargo space	144.5 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$66,000	$41,035winner
Best years to buy	—	2022

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Palisade
RepairPal score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	355.3
Years to avoid	2021, 2022, 2023	2024, 2025, 2026
Value retained · 3 yr	—	73.3%
Value retained · 5 yr	49.6%	54.7%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	—	43.2%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Palisade
Engine	48.9%	11.2%winner
Electrical	5.7%	4.7%winner
ADAS	5.9%winner	9.4%
Brakes	2.8%winner	14.6%
Suspension	—winner	5.7%
Steering	—winner	2.0%
Fuel system	6.1%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	1.9%	0.7%winner
Glass/Windows	1.4%winner	14.1%
Airbags	2.8%winner	4.6%
Lighting	1.9%	—winner
Seatbelt	2.4%winner	14.0%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Chevrolet Suburban	Hyundai Palisade
Avg annual premium	$2,542winner	$3,049

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Chevrolet Suburban

$944/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Hyundai Palisade

$573/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Suburban costs $944/year to maintain — $160 above the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 51% is above the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both sit at segment averages. It's the most expensive model in the fullsize segment to maintain.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →