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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2018 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 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: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2018 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 recalls3 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.
20V603000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Technical Service Bulletins1028 All categories SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST POWER TRAIN 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 BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD COMMUNICATION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST 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 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PARKING BRAKE EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SEATS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING LANE DEPARTURE TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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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