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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Body SUV

The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV built on GM's proven full-size truck platform and powered by an engine requiring 8.0 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity oil. With 101 total owner complaints logged across the model's complaint history spanning 1991 to 2026, the 2019 model year falls well below the peak of 1,176 complaints recorded in 2007, placing it in substantially lower complaint territory despite the top reported concern areas being the Power Train and Fuel/Propulsion System. The model carries 2 recalls on record, though the dramatically reduced complaint volume compared to earlier model years suggests improved owner satisfaction for researchers examining longitudinal reliability trends in this generation.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

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 filter	12731742
Engine air filter	23349854
Spark plug	12622441
Battery	88866124 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades	84613732
Serpentine belt	12643517 alt 12658178
Thermostat	12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter	23281440

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	203.9 in
Overall width	80.3 in
Overall height	74.4 in
Wheelbase	116.1 in
Curb weight	5545 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

5.7–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2018 Premier RST Performance Package

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	Premier RST Performance Package 6.2L V8	5.70 sec	14.10 sec	420 hp	4x4
2018	Premier RST Performance Package 6.2L V8	5.80 sec	14.20 sec	420 hp	4x4
2018	LT Z71 5.3L V8	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	355 hp	4x4
2017	LT Z71 Midnight Edition 5.3L V8	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	355 hp	4x4
2017	Premier 5.3L V8	7.20 sec	15.50 sec	355 hp	4x4
2015	LT 5.3L V8	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	355 hp	RWD
2015	LTZ 5.3L V8	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	355 hp	4x4
2015	LTZ 5.3L V8	7.10 sec	15.60 sec	355 hp	4x4

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 Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6 Speed
Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Engine Coolant Capacity	17.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	17.8 qt
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	8.0 qt
Engine Oil	0W-20

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 Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	188.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	Not Adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	Not Adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.0 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	6.59 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	Auxiliary: 48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	Auxiliary: 730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	46.0 Ignition On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	84.0 Ignition On psi
RPM	46.0-84.0 Ignition On rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079 in; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.102; Rear: .728
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.122; Rear: .748
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	JD9: .0007, J95: .001
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85.0

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	With internal hex style bolts	40 degrees
4	Except internal hex style bolts	60 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

59 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

59 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

11.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45.0

11 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	3.6 ft. lbs.	3.6 ft. lbs
2	7.4

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	3.6 ft. lbs.	3.6 ft. lbs
2	7.4

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 mi	Accelerator 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 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory 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 Tahoe sits in a comparatively quiet federal-record window: its 101 complaints and two recalls are modest against the 2015 peak of 661 complaints and 16 recalls, and the 2021 surge of 423 complaints and 16 recalls, while TSB volume has declined steadily from a 2015 high of 2,582 to 961 in 2019. Complaints cluster in the power train, fuel/propulsion system, engine, and electrical system categories, though the data does not specify root causes for these reports. Crash-involved complaints total eight for the model year, with zero fire complaints recorded. The 2019 figure represents a slight uptick from 2018's 98 complaints but a sharp drop to 2020's 53, suggesting the model year sits near a local inflection point rather than a sustained trend. With low recall and investigation counts and a declining TSB trajectory, the 2019 Tahoe presents a relatively clean federal profile for a used purchase. This is a good year to buy if you prioritize a model year with below-average complaint and recall activity for the generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

961

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

101

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 0 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

’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 101 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System16

Power Train11

Engine9

Electrical System8

Unknown Or Other7

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System5

Air Bags5

Steering4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V761000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone RingReported 24/10/2019

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… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or…

26V289000Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Reported 07/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 961 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT5509M	2026-05-14	Unknown Or Other	This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIT6247B	2026-05-04	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at…
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

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

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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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 battery Vehicles taking 8.0 qt Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 23349854 Spark plug 12622441 Battery 88866124

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 Tahoe take?

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

Does the 2019 Tahoe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.