Measurements
Chevrolet Suburban cargo space dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All seats upright (behind 3rd row) | 38"97 cm | 49"124 cm | ≈31"≈79 cm | 41.5 cu ft1175 L |
| 3rd row folded (2nd row upright) | ≈66"≈168 cm | 49"124 cm | ≈31"≈79 cm | 93.8 cu ft2656 L |
| Liftgate opening | – | ≈49"≈124 cm | ≈40"≈102 cm | – |
Figures are for the 12th generation (T1XX), U.S. market, 2021+ model years. Cargo height is an estimate. The liftgate opening size is an estimate. The liftgate opening is the limiting dimension for wide or tall items, so measure it before the volume.
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The liftgate opening width and height, not the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the parcel shelf or roofline, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Reading the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the liftgate opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the liftgate opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Planning around seats-folded length while leaving a passenger seat up.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
What is the cargo space of a Chevrolet Suburban?
For the 12th generation (T1XX), U.S. market, 2021+ model years, the Chevrolet Suburban has 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats upright and 93.8 cubic feet (about 2656 liters) with the 3rd row folded. That load floor is roughly 66 inches (168 cm) long, an approximate owner measurement. Folding more seats gives a longer floor, but that layout isn't in our calculator yet.
01What are the Chevrolet Suburban liftgate opening dimensions?
We don't have a published liftgate aperture for the Chevrolet Suburban. Our catalog estimates it at about 49 inches wide and 40 inches tall (124 x 102 cm), but treat that as a starting point rather than a spec. The opening, not the total volume, decides whether a wide or tall item can get in, so measure your own at the narrowest point.
02How long is the Chevrolet Suburban load area with the 3rd row folded?
About 66 inches, or 168 cm, an approximate owner measurement. The published volume for that layout is 93.8 cubic feet (about 2656 liters). Measure your longest item against this load length before you load.
03Does the Chevrolet Suburban cargo space change by model year?
The figures here are for the 12th generation (T1XX), U.S. market, 2021+ model years, checked against 2024 model-year sources. Earlier generations have different cargo areas, so measure your own if you have an older model.
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