2027 Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Tahoe — it leads our weighted scorecard 1.5–0.5 across 7 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (48.1% vs 42.6%). Choose the Suburban if a shorter recent recall list matters to you (3 vs 6).
Scorecard: Tahoe 1.5 pts · Suburban 0.5 pts across 7 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Tahoe | 2027 Suburban | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2) | 0.52 | — | No data |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 48.1% | 42.6% | Tahoe |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | Tie |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 433 hp | 420 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 8,400 lb | 8,200 lb | Tie |
| Standard seats (1) | 8 | 8 | Tie |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 5.3% off MSRP | 5.2% off MSRP | Tie |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 6 | 3 | Suburban |
| Weighted points | 1.5 | 0.5 | Tahoe |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: it's a wash — Tahoe 24 mpg vs Suburban 23 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: it's a wash — Tahoe 8 vs Suburban 8 (standard seats).
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Tahoe — 48.1% vs 42.6% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — Tahoe 8,400 lb vs Suburban 8,200 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
A current starting MSRP isn't on file for both models. Verified Tahoe buyers paid a median 5.3% off MSRP across 46 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 6.5% off. Verified Suburban buyers paid a median 5.2% off MSRP across 33 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 6.4% off. Used, the median asking price is $39,447 for the Tahoe and $34,815 for the Suburban (all model years, US dealer listings).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Tahoe: 0.52 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 56th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Suburban: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Tahoe 6, Suburban 3.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Tahoe | 2027 Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305–433 hp | 305–420 hp |
| Max torque | 495 lb-ft | 495 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 16–24 mpg | 16–23 mpg |
| Max towing | 8,400 lb | 8,200 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 8 / 9 | 8 / 9 |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Tahoe lists for a median $39,027 — 48.1% of today's median new price of $81,101. A 5-year-old (2021) Suburban lists for a median $37,172 — 42.6% of today's median new price of $87,293.
Shop both
- See 10,054 new 2027 Chevrolet Tahoes for sale →Median listed price $79,593 · updated Nov 7, 2026
- See 3,870 new 2027 Chevrolet Suburbans for sale →Median listed price $82,907 · updated Nov 7, 2026
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FAQ
Is the Tahoe better than the Suburban?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Tahoe — it leads our weighted scorecard 1.5–0.5 across 7 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (48.1% vs 42.6%). Choose the Suburban if a shorter recent recall list matters to you (3 vs 6).
Which is more reliable, the Tahoe or the Suburban?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Tahoe and 3 for the Suburban.
Which holds its value better, the Tahoe or the Suburban?
The Tahoe: a 5-year-old example lists for 48.1% of the new price, versus 42.6% for the Suburban, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Tahoe or the Suburban?
We don't have a current starting MSRP for both models. Verified buyers paid a median 5.3% off MSRP on the Tahoe (46 deals) and 5.2% on the Suburban (33 deals).
Which has better gas mileage, the Tahoe or the Suburban?
It's a wash: 24 mpg vs 23 mpg best EPA combined.
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/chevrolet-tahoe-vs-chevrolet-suburban, updated November 8, 2026.