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2017 Chevrolet Suburban

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Suburban.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2017 Chevrolet Suburban is a full‑size SUV built on a 4WD chassis and equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission, while its powertrain relies on a 6.0‑quart 0W‑20 oil capacity that supports the vehicle’s EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and a combined 19 mpg. Owner feedback for this model year recorded 139 complaints overall, with service brakes emerging as the most frequent issue and five recalls documented in the period. When situated within the Suburban’s broader complaint record—from 1990 through 2024—the 2017 iteration falls well below the historical peak of 1,004 complaints seen in 1994 and above the current low of 36 complaints in 2024, indicating a moderate reliability standing for its generation.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · 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 sizeP265/65R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742
Engine air filter	23349854
Spark plug	12622441
Battery	88864542 alt 88866124
Front wiper blades	84613732
Serpentine belt	12643517 alt 12658178
Thermostat	12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter	23281440

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	224.4 in
Overall width	80.3 in
Overall height	74.4 in
Wheelbase	129.9 in
Curb weight	5776 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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.

7.1–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2015 LTZ

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	LTZ 5.3L V8	7.10 sec	15.50 sec	355 hp	4x4
2015	LTZ 5.3L V8	7.30 sec	15.70 sec	355 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. 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	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.0-7.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	17.8

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
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	188.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant Capacity	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)

46-84

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080 in
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Stamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.002

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 2 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	85.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Install New Bolt: Bolt with flanged head: Step 1: 89.0 ft. lbs.

2	360 degrees	360 degrees
3	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
4	+ 125 degrees. Bolt with rotating washer: Step 1: 89.0 ft. lbs.	125 degrees
2	360 degrees	360 degrees
3	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
4	+ 200 degrees.	200 degrees

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	Internal Hex head bolts	40 degrees
4	Except Hex head bolts	60 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	110 degrees; Outer bolts	110 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	80.0 degrees; Side bolts	80 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	60.0 degrees	60 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; 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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (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 2017 Suburban’s specific complaint record highlights service brakes (35 complaints) and powertrain (25) as the top areas, accompanied by 7 crash and 3 fire complaints, though its total complaint and recall counts are missing from the year-by-year federal data. The broader trend shows a decline in complaints from 2007 (481) to 2009 (161), then a gap until 2021, which saw 179 complaints and a spike to 12 recalls. Positioned in this data gap, the 2017 model falls within a generation that likely benefited from late-cycle refinements, but the absence of overall volume makes direct comparison impossible. The brake and powertrain issues, combined with crash incidents, suggest potential safety risks that cannot be ignored. Given the incomplete picture, this year is not a clear standout; a thorough pre-purchase inspection targeting these systems is essential before buying.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1558

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

139

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 3 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 139 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes35

Power Train25

Unknown Or Other11

Electrical System8

Engine8

Power Train,Engine4

Air Bags3

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1558 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.
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…
PIT6483	2026-02-04	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights…

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 battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt 4WD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 23349854 Spark plug 12622441 Battery 88864542

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Suburban take?

6.0 qt of 0W-20 meeting GM specification Dexos 1 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Suburban have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Suburban get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.