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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 7 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 Tahoe 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 recalls7 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.
17V437000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, 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.
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Technical Service Bulletins1495 All categories ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TIRES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL ENGINE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SERVICE BRAKES FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL STRUCTURE WHEELS STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY COMMUNICATION EXTERIOR LIGHTING BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 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 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING BRAKE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES STEERING:COLUMN STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE VISIBILITY TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST LANE DEPARTURE TRAILER HITCHES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER SUSPENSION:FRONT SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH TIRES:SIDEWALL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE 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 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) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS VISIBILITY/WIPER
PIP5330B ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2017-06-15
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a coolant loss and/or coolant odor after driving the vehicle. Technician will need to test the cooling system looking for leaks at the outer head bolts. If coolant is found replace the head the concern is present on.
PIT5404D SUSPENSION 2017-06-16
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a buffeting vibration and/or drone type noise, exhaust tone change, and/or body pressure booming. Replace or repair any of the issue that was found in the inspection.If the vehicle is equipped with a 4.3 liter or 5.3 liter engine an updated exhaust system is now available.
PIP5503 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) 2017-06-19
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer additional information on checking for the engne crankcase being overfull on oil causing an engine vibration concern. The technician is advised to inspect for contaminnants and adjust the engine oil level as needed.
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