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1995 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Suburban 4WD.

The 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD, requiring 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, accumulated 515 owner complaints and 7 recalls, with service brakes and hydraulic issues being the most frequently reported problem. This places the model year within the earlier, less reliable portion of the 1990–2009 span, where complaints peaked at 1,004 in 1994 before declining sharply to just 56 by 2006.

Model year19951985

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

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 770 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12737090. 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 · 770 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-75R16COEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12737090 alt 25160561
Engine air filter06484235 alt 19259103
Fuel filter10154635 alt 25171792
Spark plug19302741
Front wiper blades93441742
Serpentine belt10229101 alt 19244944
Thermostat10190925 alt 12551507

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length219.7 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase131.5 in
Curb weight4810 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63.8 in

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 FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity14.0 qt
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity14.0 qt
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts35 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.85 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts16.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts120 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance770 cca
Optional BCI Group Number78
Optional BCI Cranking Performance770 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression380
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Drum Runout Limit0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter10 in / 11.15 in / 13 in
Drum Maximum Machining10.05 in / 11.21 in / 13.06 in
Drum Discard at-or-over10.09 / 11.24 / 13.09
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in / 0.0005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
120 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
255 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
355 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 5,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Throttle Linkage (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 7,500 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 10,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 12,000 miRadiator Fan Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miClutch 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 miAccessory 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 4WD 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.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
515
Owner complaints
54 involved a crash · 8 a fire
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

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 batteryVehicles taking 5.5 qtEngine oil filter 12737090Engine air filter 06484235Fuel filter 10154635Spark plug 19302741

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Suburban 4WD take?

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

Does the 1995 Suburban 4WD have open recalls?

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