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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2018 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 3 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: May 12, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2018 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 recalls3 18V673000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
19V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
19V761000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Technical Service Bulletins1011 All categories SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST ENGINE STEERING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES WHEELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY COMMUNICATION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES EXTERIOR LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PARKING BRAKE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES VISIBILITY TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SEATS STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST LANE DEPARTURE TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM AIR BAGS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER TIRES:SIDEWALL SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SEAT BELTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STRUCTURE:BODY
PIT5533A SUSPENSION 2017-10-02
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a creak, click, pop, and or crack type noise from the front suspension or front frame area while making tight turns. Technician will need to loosen and then re-torque the four front frame cross member nuts and bolts.
PIT5232D ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2017-10-02
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the display is showing 32° F (0° C) after a battery or reprogramming a module. The outside temperature will begin to update if driven above 20 mph for at least 5 minutes. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph, the timer will reset and the display will stop updating. Once the display starts to update it may take several more minutes of driving above 20 mph for the display to fully update. Also if the vehicle is shut off for more than 8 hours the display will update when the ignition is turned on.
PIT5206F ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2017-10-02
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no Driver Information Center messages “ Brake Pedal Override Feature “, transmission busy or frequent shifting up or down, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes P057B, P057C, and/or P057D may or may not be set. Technician will use this preliminary information to find the brake pedal position data parameters in the scan tool, and also to provide some additional diagnostic help. These issues may be caused by an incorrect brake pedal position sensor input to the engine control module. Technician will verify with the scan tool if the engine control module has the correct parameters for the brake pedal position sensor. If an engine control module brake pedal position sensor relearn is performed, the truck may be temporarily repaired until the intermittent wiring issue between the engine control module and brake pedal position sensor occurs again. On 2014 and newer trucks inspect and repair any damage to X115 and X119. On the 2014 and previous trucks inspect and repair any damage to X205.
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