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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Tahoe.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV built on a 4WD platform and powered by a 6-speed automatic transmission, requiring 8.0 qt of 0W‑20 engine oil and delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. With 661 owner complaints logged for the model year and 16 recalls—most frequently concerning the service brakes—it sits between the model’s worst year (2007, 1,176 complaints) and its best (1991, just 3 complaints). This places the 2015 Tahoe in a moderate reliability position, reflecting improvement over the peak trouble‑laden year but still higher than the earliest low‑complaint era.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 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 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size265/65R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimSTANDARD 8.5; OPTIONAL 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742
Engine air filter	22845992
Spark plug	12622441
Battery	88866309 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades	84613732
Serpentine belt	12658178 alt 12643517
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	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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 18 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 Tahoe of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2015 LT

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
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
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
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

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, SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque 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	6
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6 Speed
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity	2.11
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant	50
Engine Coolant Capacity	16.6
Engine Oil	SAE 0W

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	18.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	Inner: 74.0; Outer: 44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	188 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	Install a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
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	.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Ac Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	32.0 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	6.59 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	46-84

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 77; Rear: 40 /; Front: 74; Rear: 38
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 169; Rear: 150 /; Front: 170; Rear: 148
ABS Sensor Torque	7.5 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 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	.0007
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

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

1	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Short bolts 40 degrees	40 degrees
4	Long bolts	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) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

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 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe recorded 661 federal complaints, 16 recalls and 1 investigation, yielding a total service‑bulletin count of 2,582, which exceeds the 2014 level of 93 complaints and the 2016 level of 253 complaints. Its recall count is higher than the neighboring years (4 in 2014, 10 in 2016) and its complaint volume is above the immediate predecessor and successor but below the peak years such as 2007 (1,176 complaints). The dominant complaint categories were Service Brakes (142 reports), Unknown Or Other (59), Electrical System (48) and Fuel/Propulsion System (46), with 30 crash‑related and 2 fire‑related complaints documented. Compared with the broader generation, the 2015 model sits in the mid‑range of complaint frequency but shows a relatively elevated recall rate at that point in the arc. Consequently, while it may still be a viable purchase if priced competitively, the higher complaint and recall metrics suggest a cautious approach and a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is advisable.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

2582

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

661

Owner complaints

30 involved a crash · 2 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 661 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes142

Unknown Or Other59

Electrical System48

Fuel/Propulsion System46

Suspension38

Steering29

Power Train26

Exterior Lighting26

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V586000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 07/09/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at…

18V291000Seat Belts:FrontReported 03/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 2582 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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 8.0 qt 4WD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 22845992 Spark plug 12622441 Battery 88866309

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Tahoe take?

8.0 qt of SAE 0W-20 GM P/N 19259487 engine oil approved to the dexos specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Tahoe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tahoe get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.