2010 Chevrolet Suburban
US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is listed in the US market as a suv with flex fuel power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV)
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Flex fuel
- Economy
- 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV) | |
| Displacement | 5.3 L to 6.2 L | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Fuel type | Flex fuel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
21V050000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V053000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V054000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 7, 2026
Data verified: November 7, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban have?
Varies by configuration: 5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.2L 8-cylinder (FFV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban?
Combined fuel economy is 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: RWD.
Are there recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.