Owner’s manual specs

2018 Chevrolet Suburban Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

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Fluids & capacities

Cooling System

17.8 qt

16.8 L

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 402

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 305.

Applies to: Engine Coolant

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 397

Engine Oil

Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 297.

Applies to: Engine Oil

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 397

Engine Oil with Filter

8 qt

7.6 L

Applies to: with filter

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 402

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

Service	When
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 391	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 391	Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 391	Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

Service	When
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 393	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 393	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 393	Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 393	Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)

Oil life & reset procedures

Engine oil life system reset

Before you start

Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.

Steps

Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 161 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 162.
Press and hold V, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.

You’ll know it worked: The oil life will change to 100%.

Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission.

(Continued) fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 300

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Where to find it

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment, on the driver side of the vehicle.

Lift the cover to access the fuse block.

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 325

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
4	—	Passenger motorized seat belt	p.328
5	—	Suspension leveling compressor	p.328
6	—	4WD transfer case electronic control	p.328
9	—	Fuel pump	p.330
10	—	Electric parking brake/-	p.328
13	—	Interior BEC LT2	p.328
14	—	Rear BEC 1	p.328
17	—	Driver motorized seat belt	p.328
21	—	Automatic headlamp leveling/ Exhaust solenoid	p.328
22	—	Fuel pump	p.328
23	—	Integrated chassis control module	p.328
24	—	Real time dampening	p.328
25	—	Fuel pump power module	p.328
26	—	Active Hydraulic Assist/ Battery regulated voltage control	p.328
28	—	Upfitter 2	p.328
29	—	Upfitter 2	p.330
30	—	Wiper	p.328
31	—	Trailer interface module	p.328
35	—	Antilock brake system valve	p.328
36	—	Trailer brakes	p.328
37	—	Upfitter 3	p.330
39	—	Right trailer stoplamp/Turn signal lamp	p.328
40	—	Left trailer stoplamp/turn signal lamp	p.328
41	—	Trailer parking lamps	p.328
42	—	Right parking lamps	p.328
43	—	Left parking lamps	p.328
44	—	Upfitter 3	p.328
45	—	Automatic level control/Run/Crank	p.328
47	—	Upfitter 4	p.328
48	—	Upfitter 4	p.330
49	—	Reverse lamps	p.328
51	—	Parking lamp	p.330
59	—	Euro trailer	p.329
60	—	Air conditioning control	p.329
63	—	Upfitter 1	p.329
64	—	Secondary fuel pump	p.330
67	—	Trailer battery	p.329
68	—	Secondary fuel pump	p.329
70	—	VBAT upfitter 3 and 4	p.329
72	—	Upfitter 1	p.330
74	—	Engine control module/Ignition	p.329
75	—	Miscellaneous/ Ignition/-	p.329
76	—	Transmission/ Ignition	p.329
77	—	RC upfitter 1 and 2	p.329
78	—	VBAT upfitter 1 and 2	p.329
83	—	Euro trailer/RC	p.329
84	—	Run/Crank	p.330
88	—	Injector A - odd	p.329
89	—	Injector B - even	p.329
90	—	O2 sensor B	p.329
91	—	Throttle control	p.329
92	—	Engine control module	p.330
93	—	Horn	p.329
94	—	Fog lamps	p.329
95	—	High-beam headlamps	p.329
100	—	O2 sensor A	p.329
101	—	Engine control module	p.329
102	—	Engine control module/ Transmission control module	p.329
107	—	Aeroshutter	p.330
109	—	Police upfitter	p.330
112	—	Starter	p.330
114	—	Front windshield washer	p.330
115	—	Rear window washer	p.330
116	—	Left cooling fan	p.330
117	—	Fuel pump prime	p.330
120	—	Fuel pump prime	p.330
121	—	Right HID headlamp	p.330

Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)

Where to find it

Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel.

Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 330

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
4	—	Accessory power outlet 1	p.331
5	—	Retained accessory power	p.331
6	—	APO/BATT	p.331
7	—	Universal garage door opener/Interior rearview mirror	p.331
8	—	SEO/Retained accessory power	p.331
10	—	Body control module 3	p.331
11	—	Body control module 5	p.331
12	—	Steering wheel control backlighting	p.331
17	—	Video processing module	p.332
18	—	Mirror window module	p.332
19	—	Body control module 1	p.332
20	—	Front bolster (if equipped)	p.332
24	—	HVAC/Ignition	p.332
25	—	Instrument cluster/ Ignition sensing diagnostic module/ Ignition	p.332
26	—	Tilt column/SEO/Tilt column lock 1/SEO	p.332
27	—	Data link connector/ Driver seat module	p.332
28	—	Passive entry/Passive start/HVAC battery	p.332
33	—	SEO/Automatic level control/Left heated second row seat	p.332
34	—	Park enable/Electric adjustable pedal (if equipped)	p.332
36	—	Miscellaneous/Run crank	p.332
37	—	Heated steering wheel	p.332
38	—	Steering column lock 2 (if equipped)	p.332
39	—	Instrument cluster battery	p.332
42	—	Euro trailer (if equipped)	p.332
44	—	Driver power seat	p.332
46	—	Right heated, cooled, or ventilated seat (if equipped)	p.332
47	—	Left heated, cooled, or ventilated seat (if equipped)	p.332
50	—	Accessory power outlet 2	p.332
52	—	Retained accessory power	p.332

Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)

Where to find it

Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel.

Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 333

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
4	—	Accessory power outlet 4	p.334
8	—	Glove box	p.334
12	—	Steering wheel controls	p.334
13	—	Body control module 8	p.334
19	—	Body control module 4	p.334
21	—	Sunroof	p.334
26	—	Infotainment/Airbag	p.334
27	—	-/RF window switch/ Rain sensor	p.334
28	—	Obstacle detection/USB	p.334
29	—	Radio	p.334
36	—	Special equipment option B2	p.334
38	—	Body control module 2	p.334
39	—	DC to AC inverter	p.334
44	—	Right door window motor	p.334
45	—	Front blower	p.334
46	—	Body control module 6	p.334
47	—	Body control module 7	p.334
48	—	Amplifier	p.334
49	—	Right front seat	p.334
50	—	Accessory power outlet 3	p.334
52	—	Retained accessory power	p.335

Rear Compartment Fuse Block

Where to find it

Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment.

Pull the panel out by grabbing the finger access slot at the rear edge.

Source: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban Owner Manual, page 335

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	—	Rear window defogger	p.336
3	—	Right heated second row seat	p.335
4	—	Heated mirrors	p.335
5	—	Liftgate	p.335
6	—	Glass breakage	p.335
7	—	Liftglass	p.335
8	—	Liftgate module logic	p.335
9	—	Rear wiper	p.335
10	—	Rear heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower	p.335
11	—	Second row seat	p.335
12	—	Liftgate module	p.335
13	—	Third row seat	p.335
14	—	Rear accessory power outlet	p.335
15	—	Rear window defogger	p.335
16	—	Liftgate	p.336
17	—	Liftglass	p.336
18	—	Rear fog lamp	p.336
20	—	Heated mirror	p.336

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