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Chevrolet Tahoe

Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Chevrolet Tahoe — from 1995 to 2026.

19951999 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.7L V8 Vortec (L31) · 4WD

255 hp / 330 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank30 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP245/75R16
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P245/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.045 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20002006 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.3L V8 Vortec (LM7) · 4WD

285 hp / 325 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III/VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

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

20072014 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG/LC9) · RWD

320 hp / 335 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87

Tires

SizeP265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

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

20072014 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG/LC9) · 4WD

320 hp / 335 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

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

20152020 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · RWD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

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

20152020 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · 4WD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

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

20212026 Chevrolet Tahoe

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 (LM2) · 4WD

277 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20 (Dexos D)
Capacity7.5 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeP275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

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

20212026 Chevrolet Tahoe

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84) · 4WD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

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

20212026 Chevrolet Tahoe

6.2L V8 EcoTec3 (L87) · 4WD

420 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

SizeP275/50R22
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/50R22 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

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