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1995 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Suburban 2WD.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD is a full-size, body-on-frame utility vehicle equipped with an automatic 4-speed transmission, requiring 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for service, and delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined; this model year falls within a generation that accumulated 515 total owner complaints with service brakes and hydraulic systems emerging as the primary concern area, alongside seven safety recalls, indicating that while the Suburban maintained its core design philosophy, this particular year reflected the broader reliability challenges of the era that prospective researchers should weigh when evaluating long-term ownership outcomes.

Model year1995 1993 1985

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque120 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/20/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25013454. 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 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25013454 alt 25160561
Engine air filter	19259103 alt 06484235
Fuel filter	10154635 alt 25171792
Spark plug	19302741
Front wiper blades	93441742
Serpentine belt	12551136 alt 10227127
Thermostat	10190925 alt 12551591

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	219.7 in
Overall width	76.8 in
Overall height	70.1 in
Wheelbase	131.5 in
Curb weight	4810 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 63.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 20 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 120 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	14.0 qt
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	14.0 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	35 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.85 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	6.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	16.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

120 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	14.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	770 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	380
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression	215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Drum Runout Limit	0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter	10 in / 11.15 in / 13 in
Drum Maximum Machining	10.05 in / 11.21 in / 13.06 in
Drum Discard at-or-over	10.09 / 11.24 / 13.09
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in / 0.0005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	55 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Throttle Linkage (inspect)
At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 10,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Clutch Cross Shaft (lubricate) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust Pressure Regulator (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (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.

Owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD dominate in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 157 of 515 reports (30%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 7 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 54 of the reports describe a crash and 8 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

515

Owner complaints

54 involved a crash · 8 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 515 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic157

Seats87

Visibility42

Tires37

Electrical System28

Power Train24

Air Bags17

Structure12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…

03V159000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherReported 28/04/2003

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 5.5 qt Engine oil filter 25013454 Engine air filter 19259103 Fuel filter 10154635 Spark plug 19302741

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Suburban 2WD take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Suburban 2WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Suburban 2WD get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.