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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF63, 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 2016 Chevrolet Suburban Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF63) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic 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 16V256000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
17V033000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Suburban HD vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror, instead of with a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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Technical Service Bulletins1503 All categories WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING VISIBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHEELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TIRES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE SUSPENSION TIRES:SIDEWALL EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) LANE DEPARTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEATS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL STRUCTURE STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY COMMUNICATION BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) EXTERIOR LIGHTING BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD TIRES:TREAD/BELT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR PARKING BRAKE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) TRAILER HITCHES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER STRUCTURE:BODY STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES SUSPENSION:FRONT SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY/WIPER
PIP5382H WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS 2017-07-10
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with Regular Production Option Code L83, L86, or LV3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per Owner’s Manual, and check the bolt torque on the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly, before doing any repairs to the vehicle.
PIT5308B ENGINE 2017-07-12
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have remote start is inoperative, power lift gate Regular Production Option Code (TB5) is inoperative with the ignition off, Crank no start, Start and Stall, and vehicles equipped with the diesel engine, the blower motor may stay on after the engine is turned off. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2537 and/or P129Dset. Technician will need to Use a voltmeter and check circuit 5985 at the Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module. If no or low voltage is found, use the wiring diagram in Service Information and perform normal circuit diagnosis.
PIP5507A FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2017-07-12
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane levels greater than 91, Refrain from extended idleing periods if possible, park vehicles in covered garage.Replacing the fuel pump will not repare this concern.
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