2024 Chevrolet Suburban Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
CRITICAL
AFM lifter failure on 5.3L — new platform, same issue
MODERATE
Air ride suspension failures
MODERATE
First-year infotainment bugs (2021)
MODERATE
Diesel DEF system maintenance costs
MINOR
Poor V8 fuel economy
What to Inspect
- Listen for 5.3L AFM lifter tick
- Test air suspension
- Test diesel if equipped
- Test all three rows
- Verify no open recalls
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (5.3L V8) | every 7,500 miles | $80-$110 |
| Oil change (3.0L diesel) | every 7,500 miles | $100-$150 |
| Transmission fluid | every 45,000 miles | $130-$200 |
| Spark plugs | every 100,000 miles | $150-$250 |
| Air suspension service | as needed | $500-$2,000 |
| DEF fluid (diesel) | every 7,500 miles | $10-$20 |
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