How much does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 cost?

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a starting MSRP of $42,220, ranging up to $58,115 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS 1500 from $42,220; LT 1500 from $45,980; LTZ 1500 from $55,115.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers up to 137.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 tow?

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,100 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 safe?

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 come in?

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

3 trims · 6 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$42,220 – $58,115

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★☆☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LS 1500

Total price (LS 1500 MSRP)

$42,220

Typical monthly

$836/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trims

LS 1500 RWD
MSRP
$42,220
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
8
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
137.4
Max towing
8,100 lbs
LS 1500 4WD
MSRP
$45,065
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
8
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
137.4
Max towing
8,000 lbs
LT 1500 RWD
MSRP
$45,980
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
8
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
137.4
Max towing
8,100 lbs
LT 1500 4WD
MSRP
$48,825
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
8
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
137.4
Max towing
8,000 lbs
LTZ 1500 RWD
MSRP
$55,115
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
137.4
Max towing
8,100 lbs
LTZ 1500 4WD
MSRP
$58,115
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
137.4
Max towing
8,000 lbs

Compare 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 trim specifications
Spec	LS 1500 RWD	LS 1500 4WD	LT 1500 RWD	LT 1500 4WD	LTZ 1500 RWD	LTZ 1500 4WD
MSRP	$42,220	$45,065	$45,980	$48,825	$55,115	$58,115
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/21	15/21	15/21	15/21	15/21	15/21
Horsepower	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp
Torque	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft
Engine	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating	8	8	8	8	7	7
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	137.4	137.4	137.4	137.4	137.4	137.4
Max towing	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LS 1500 RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
LS 1500 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)
LT 1500 RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
LT 1500 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)
LTZ 1500 RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
LTZ 1500 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type: LS 1500 RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LS 1500 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LT 1500 RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LT 1500 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTZ 1500 RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTZ 1500 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders: LS 1500 RWDV8
LS 1500 4WDV8
LT 1500 RWDV8
LT 1500 4WDV8
LTZ 1500 RWDV8
LTZ 1500 4WDV8
Displacement: LS 1500 RWD5.3 L
LS 1500 4WD5.3 L
LT 1500 RWD5.3 L
LT 1500 4WD5.3 L
LTZ 1500 RWD5.3 L
LTZ 1500 4WD5.3 L
Horsepower: LS 1500 RWD320 hp
LS 1500 4WD320 hp
LT 1500 RWD320 hp
LT 1500 4WD320 hp
LTZ 1500 RWD320 hp
LTZ 1500 4WD320 hp
Torque: LS 1500 RWD335 lb-ft
LS 1500 4WD335 lb-ft
LT 1500 RWD335 lb-ft
LT 1500 4WD335 lb-ft
LTZ 1500 RWD335 lb-ft
LTZ 1500 4WD335 lb-ft
Transmission: LS 1500 RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LS 1500 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
LT 1500 RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LT 1500 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ 1500 RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ 1500 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LS 1500 RWDrear wheel drive
LS 1500 4WDfour wheel drive
LT 1500 RWDrear wheel drive
LT 1500 4WDfour wheel drive
LTZ 1500 RWDrear wheel drive
LTZ 1500 4WDfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LS 1500 RWDSUV
LS 1500 4WDSUV
LT 1500 RWDSUV
LT 1500 4WDSUV
LTZ 1500 RWDSUV
LTZ 1500 4WDSUV
Doors: LS 1500 RWD5
LS 1500 4WD5
LT 1500 RWD5
LT 1500 4WD5
LTZ 1500 RWD5
LTZ 1500 4WD5
Seating: LS 1500 RWD8
LS 1500 4WD8
LT 1500 RWD8
LT 1500 4WD8
LTZ 1500 RWD7
LTZ 1500 4WD7
Length: LS 1500 RWD222.4 in
LS 1500 4WD222.4 in
LT 1500 RWD222.4 in
LT 1500 4WD222.4 in
LTZ 1500 RWD222.4 in
LTZ 1500 4WD222.4 in
Width: LS 1500 RWD79.1 in
LS 1500 4WD79.1 in
LT 1500 RWD79.1 in
LT 1500 4WD79.1 in
LTZ 1500 RWD79.1 in
LTZ 1500 4WD79.1 in
Height: LS 1500 RWD76.8 in
LS 1500 4WD76.8 in
LT 1500 RWD76.8 in
LT 1500 4WD76.8 in
LTZ 1500 RWD76.8 in
LTZ 1500 4WD76.8 in
Wheelbase: LS 1500 RWD130 in
LS 1500 4WD130 in
LT 1500 RWD130 in
LT 1500 4WD130 in
LTZ 1500 RWD130 in
LTZ 1500 4WD130 in
Ground clearance: LS 1500 RWD9.1 in
LS 1500 4WD9.1 in
LT 1500 RWD9.1 in
LT 1500 4WD9.1 in
LTZ 1500 RWD9.1 in
LTZ 1500 4WD9.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LS 1500 RWD45.8 cu ft
LS 1500 4WD45.8 cu ft
LT 1500 RWD45.8 cu ft
LT 1500 4WD45.8 cu ft
LTZ 1500 RWD45.8 cu ft
LTZ 1500 4WD45.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LS 1500 RWD137.4 cu ft
LS 1500 4WD137.4 cu ft
LT 1500 RWD137.4 cu ft
LT 1500 4WD137.4 cu ft
LTZ 1500 RWD137.4 cu ft
LTZ 1500 4WD137.4 cu ft
Max towing: LS 1500 RWD8,100 lbs
LS 1500 4WD8,000 lbs
LT 1500 RWD8,100 lbs
LT 1500 4WD8,000 lbs
LTZ 1500 RWD8,100 lbs
LTZ 1500 4WD8,000 lbs
Max payload: LS 1500 RWD1,528 lbs
LS 1500 4WD1,576 lbs
LT 1500 RWD1,528 lbs
LT 1500 4WD1,576 lbs
LTZ 1500 RWD1,528 lbs
LTZ 1500 4WD1,576 lbs
Curb weight: LS 1500 RWD5,672 lbs
LS 1500 4WD5,824 lbs
LT 1500 RWD5,672 lbs
LT 1500 4WD5,824 lbs
LTZ 1500 RWD5,672 lbs
LTZ 1500 4WD5,824 lbs
Fuel tank: LS 1500 RWD31 gal
LS 1500 4WD31 gal
LT 1500 RWD31 gal
LT 1500 4WD31 gal
LTZ 1500 RWD31 gal
LTZ 1500 4WD31 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS 1500 RWD17
LS 1500 4WD17
LT 1500 RWD17
LT 1500 4WD17
LTZ 1500 RWD17
LTZ 1500 4WD17
City MPG: LS 1500 RWD15
LS 1500 4WD15
LT 1500 RWD15
LT 1500 4WD15
LTZ 1500 RWD15
LTZ 1500 4WD15
Highway MPG: LS 1500 RWD21
LS 1500 4WD21
LT 1500 RWD21
LT 1500 4WD21
LTZ 1500 RWD21
LTZ 1500 4WD21

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS 1500 RWD	LS 1500 4WD	LT 1500 RWD	LT 1500 4WD	LTZ 1500 RWD	LTZ 1500 4WD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L
Horsepower	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp
Torque	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	8	8	8	8	7	7
Length	222.4 in	222.4 in	222.4 in	222.4 in	222.4 in	222.4 in
Width	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in
Height	76.8 in	76.8 in	76.8 in	76.8 in	76.8 in	76.8 in
Wheelbase	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in
Ground clearance	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	45.8 cu ft	45.8 cu ft	45.8 cu ft	45.8 cu ft	45.8 cu ft	45.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	137.4 cu ft	137.4 cu ft	137.4 cu ft	137.4 cu ft	137.4 cu ft	137.4 cu ft
Max towing	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs
Max payload	1,528 lbs	1,576 lbs	1,528 lbs	1,576 lbs	1,528 lbs	1,576 lbs
Curb weight	5,672 lbs	5,824 lbs	5,672 lbs	5,824 lbs	5,672 lbs	5,824 lbs
Fuel tank	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	17	17	17	17
City MPG	15	15	15	15	15	15
Highway MPG	21	21	21	21	21	21