The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban represents the second model year of the twelfth generation full-size SUV, which was all-new for 2021. As such, the Suburban sees a host of changes and updates for the 2022 model year.
| Assembly Location | Arlington, Texas, USA | |
| Body Style(s) | Full-Size SUV | |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal | |
| Engine(s) | 3.0L LM2 I6 Duramax (Diesel), 5.3L L84 V8(Gas), 6.2L L87 V8(Gas) | |
| Transmission(s) | 10-Speed Auto | |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-Wheel-Drive, Four-Wheel-Drive | |
| Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Mexico | |
| Predecessor | 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Successor | 2023 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Changes, Updates, New Features
Exterior
- Deletion of two exterior colors
- Addition of three exterior colors
- Deletion of five wheel sets
- Addition of five LPO-level wheel sets
Interior
- Deletion of Rear Park Assist
- Deletion of 10.2-inch diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system
- Deletion of 10.2-inch diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with connected Navigation
- Addition of 10.2 diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with Google built-in, which is available on LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country models
- Deletion of HD Radio
- Deletion of USB data ports with SD Card Reader
- Deletion of 8-inch diagonal multi-color enhanced Driver Information Center
- Addition of 12-inch diagonal multi-color enhanced Driver Information Center
- Deletion of front center seat (20 percent seat) delete on FL models
- Deletion of Shipped loose parts
- Addition of Enhanced Trailer View, which is available on Premier and High Country models
- Addition of Reverse Automatic Braking
- Addition of Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
- Addition of Buckle To Drive, which is standard on all models
- Addition of Sport Pedal Cover Kit (LPO-level item)
- Addition of Keyless Entry Keypad (LPO-level item)
- Addition of Illumination Package (LPO-level item) which is available on LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country models
- Addition of Rear Fold Flat Cargo Organizer (LPO-level item)
Mechanical
- Addition of Electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD)
- Addition of 10-speed automatic transmission(MHS)
- Advanced Trailering Package now includes Smart Trailer Integration Indicator, which replaces Advanced Trailering System
- Hitch Guidance with Hitchview is no longer included with Advanced Trailering Package on LS models
- Engine block heater is now available with 5.3L L84 V8 engine and 6.2L L87 V8 engine on all equipment groups, except Z71
- Deletion of Advanced Trailering System
- 6.2L L87 V8 EcoTec3 engine now available on RST and Z71 models via Sport Performance Package and Off-Road Performance Package, respectively
Packages
- Addition of Sport Performance Package, which is exclusive to RST models
- Addition of Off-Road Performance Package, which is exclusive to Z71 models
- Deletion of Z71 Signature Package, which was exclusive to Z71 models
- Deletion of Technology Package, which was available on High Country models
- Deletion of Rear Media and Nav Package, which was available on LT, RST, and Z71 models
See detailed 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe changes, updates and new features here: 2022 Chevrolet Suburban change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.
Powertrain
The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban is offered with the following engine and transmission choices:
| Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Axle Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L LM2 Duramax I6 | Diesel | Turbocharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MQC) | 277 @ 3750 | 460 @ 1500 | 3.23 |
| 5.3L L84 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHS) | 355 @ 5600 | 383 @ 4100 | 3.23 |
| 6.2L L87 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHS) | 420 @ 5600 | 460 @ 4100 | 3.23 |
Platform
The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban rides on the all-new T1 platform, otherwise known as GMT-T1 or T1XX. The T1 is a General Motors vehicle architecture designed for pickup trucks and body-on-frame SUVs. It is the same chassis the underpins the fourth-generation 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and fifth-gen 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Production
The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban is be assembled by GM USA at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas, USA.
Sales
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