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2019 Chevrolet Suburban

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Suburban.

Body SUV

The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is an SUV requiring 8.0 qt of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. This model year recorded three recalls and 72 total owner complaints, with the power train identified as the top complaint area. Within the model's broader history from 1990 to 2024, the 2019 version sits between the 1994 peak of 1,004 complaints and the 2024 low of 36.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/65R18 112TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter23349854
Spark plug12622441
Battery88865934 alt 88866124
Front wiper blades84613732
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 12643517
Thermostat12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter23281440

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224.4 in
Overall width80.3 in
Overall height74.4 in
Wheelbase129.9 in
Curb weight5776 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Suburban of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2015 LTZ
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015LTZ 5.3L V87.10 sec15.50 sec355 hp4x4
2015LTZ 5.3L V87.30 sec15.70 sec355 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6 Speed
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine Coolant Capacity17.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingNot Adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable VarianceNot Adjustable degrees
Ignition TimingNot Adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable VarianceNot Adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity6.59 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberAuxiliary: 48
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceAuxiliary: 730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.0 Ignition On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum84.0 Ignition On psi
RPM46.0-84.0 Ignition On rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079 in; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .728
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .748
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationJD9: .0007, J95: .001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85.015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85°.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts22 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts90 degrees
3M11 bolts70 degrees
4M8 bolts22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45.011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7415 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
111 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
215 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards. Apply a 5mm wide band of tread lock to threads of bolts.15 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 model year does not appear in the available federal record, which jumps from 2009 directly to 2021, making a direct year-by-year trend analysis impossible. However, the surrounding years show a significant jump in recalls and investigations between 2009 (5 recalls, 1 investigation) and 2021 (12 recalls, 4 investigations), suggesting the platform's regulatory issues intensified in the subsequent generation. The 2019-specific complaint data shows Power Train issues dominate (25 complaints), followed by Engine (12), with 2 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint recorded. Comparing to 2009's 161 complaints versus 2021's 179, the complaint volume appears relatively stable across the generation gap, though the recall frequency increased notably in later years. Given that 2019 falls in the data gap but shows moderate complaint volumes concentrated in drivetrain areas and lacks a high fire complaint count, it appears to be a reasonably solid choice within this generation's mid-cycle, though buyers should verify any outstanding recalls specific to the 2019 model year.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
975
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
72
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’21’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 72 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train25
Engine12
Power Train,Engine4
Service Brakes3
Seat Belts2
Electrical System2
Steering2
Steering,Power Train,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 975 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 8.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23349854Spark plug 12622441Battery 88865934

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Suburban take?

8.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Suburban have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.