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2022 Chevrolet Suburban

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Suburban.

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, built on Chevrolet’s full‑size SUV platform, is equipped with a powertrain that requires 7.0 qt of 0W‑20 engine oil, reflecting its modern, efficiency‑focused design. In the realm of reliability, the model logged 105 owner complaints—most of which centered on the engine—and was subject to four recalls, a modest figure compared with the broader Suburban record that spans from 1990 to 2024. That historical record shows a peak of 1,004 complaints in 1994 and a recent low of just 36 in 2024, placing the 2022 year toward the lower end of the complaint spectrum and indicating a relatively stable reliability standing within the lineage.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 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 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12727115. 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 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/50R22 111HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12731742
Engine air filter84121217 alt 84121219
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88866098 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84278338
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 55490583
Thermostat19420815 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter13540923

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length225.6 in
Overall width81.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase134.3 in
Curb weight5684 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

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.

6.1–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2021 High Country
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021High Country 6.2L V86.10 sec14.50 sec420 hp4x4
2021Z71 5.3L V87.60 sec15.70 sec355 hp4x4
2021High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-68.40 sec16.50 sec277 hp4x4
2021High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-68.50 sec16.60 sec277 hp4x4
2025High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-67.70 sec16.00 sec305 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pints
Engine Coolant Capacity15.7 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.6 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS, Rear: 30.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.709
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishRear: 0.728
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 15°26 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 130°, Step 3: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 150°59 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
165.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°, Step 3: 15°65 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 15°37 ft. lbs

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 Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

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 2022 Chevrolet Suburban sits within a clear downward trend in reported issues for its generation, which launched in 2021. Complaints dropped from 179 in 2021 to 105 in 2022, and recalls fell sharply from 12 to 4, indicating that early production problems were being addressed. However, the 2022 model still recorded 28 engine-related and 14 power train complaints, along with 4 crash incidents, suggesting some residual mechanical concerns. Compared to the subsequent 2023 and 2024 model years—which saw further declines in complaints, recalls, and technical service bulletins—the 2022 Suburban represents a middle ground: it avoids the peak problems of the 2021 debut but lacks the refinement of later years. For a used buyer, the 2022 model year is a reasonable choice that balances improved reliability against the higher initial teething issues of the generation, though a 2023 or newer would offer even lower risk.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1166
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
105
Owner complaints
4 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 105 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine28
Power Train14
Electrical System6
Power Train,Engine6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine4
Unknown Or Other4
Engine & Engine Cooling3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V617000Seat Belts:Critical FastenersReported 11/08/2022

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of…

22V903000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 08/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500… Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1166 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5910C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not…
PIT6476C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT6209K2026-05-29Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…

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

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 7.0 qtEngine oil filter 12727115Engine air filter 84121217Fuel filter 13539108Spark plug 12622441

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Suburban take?

7.0 qt of DexosD Diesel 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Suburban have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.