Chevrolet Suburban
Maintenance specs for 8 variants of the Chevrolet Suburban — from 1985 to 2026.
1985–1991 Chevrolet Suburban
5.7L V8 TBI (L05) · RWD
210 hp / 300 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (TH700R4)
FluidDexron III/Mercon
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Rear capacity5.5 qt
Fuel
Tank42 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1992–1999 Chevrolet Suburban
5.7L V8 Vortec (L31) · 4WD
255 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank42 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2000–2006 Chevrolet Suburban
5.3L V8 Vortec (LM7) · 4WD
285 hp / 325 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III/VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2007–2014 Chevrolet Suburban
5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG/LC9) · 4WD
320 hp / 335 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2020 Chevrolet Suburban
5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · 4WD
355 hp / 383 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi
2021–2026 Chevrolet Suburban
3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 (LM2) · 4WD
277 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank28 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi
2021–2026 Chevrolet Suburban
5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84) · 4WD
355 hp / 383 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank28 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi
2021–2026 Chevrolet Suburban
6.2L V8 EcoTec3 (L87) · 4WD
420 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt
Transfer Case
Capacity2.2 qt
Fuel
Tank28 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi