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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2004 Chevrolet Suburban takes 5W-30 Conventional with a total capacity of 6 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Conventional as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls6 04V045000
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
05V043000
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
05V163000
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
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Technical Service Bulletins329 All categories FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT AIR BAGS SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN TIRES EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL STEERING STRUCTURE:BODY STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SUSPENSION:FRONT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STRUCTURE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WHEELS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER SEATS STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) SUSPENSION:REAR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS SEAT BELTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERVICE BRAKES, AIR INTERIOR LIGHTING SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SERVICE BRAKES
010604036 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2005-04-01
DIAGNOSING FUEL GAUGE READING EMPTY, LOW FUEL MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTCS SET. *YH
020843001 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 2004-03-01
REAR WIPER JUMPS WHEN THE FOG LAMPS ARE TURNED ON. *TT
020730024A POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT 2005-08-01
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
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