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2022 Chevrolet Tahoe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Tahoe.

The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe is specified with a 7.0-quart engine oil capacity and a 0W-20 viscosity requirement, the concrete service constants that define its baseline mechanical profile. Reliability records for this model year show 174 owner complaints and 4 recalls, with the engine category generating the highest volume of reports. Within the full 1991–2026 complaint history—ranging from a low of 3 in 1991 to a high of 1,176 in 2007—the 2022 model sits well below the historical peak, marking it as a relatively muted year in the Tahoe’s documented reliability record.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 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 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12727115. 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 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/50R22 111HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12731742
Engine air filter84121217 alt 84121219
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88864542 alt 88866098
Front wiper blades84278338
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 12669858
Thermostat19420815 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter13540923

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length210.6 in
Overall width81.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight5545 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

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.

5.8–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2025 High Country
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021High Country 6.2L V86.10 sec14.50 sec420 hp4x4
2021High Country 6.2L V87.10 sec15.40 sec420 hp4x4
2021Z71 5.3L V87.40 sec15.60 sec355 hp4x4
2021LT 5.3L V87.50 sec15.70 sec355 hp4x4
2021Z71 5.3L V87.50 sec15.80 sec355 hp4x4
2021High Country Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-67.80 sec16.00 sec277 hp4x4
2023RST 6.2L V85.90 sec14.30 sec420 hp4x4
2023Z71 (Off-Road Pack) 5.3L V87.30 sec15.50 sec355 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pints
Engine Coolant Capacity15.7 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.6 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS, Rear: 30.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.709
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishRear: 0.728
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 15°26 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 130°, Step 3: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 150°59 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
165.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°, Step 3: 15°65 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 15°37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

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 2022 Tahoe sits squarely in the launch-year trouble zone of the current generation, registering 174 complaints, 4 recalls, and 3 investigations — markedly better than the 2021 launch year (423 complaints, 16 recalls, 4 investigations) but still notably elevated compared to the quieter pre-launch run of 20182020, when complaints ranged from 53 to 101 and recalls stayed at 2–3. The downward trajectory continues after 2022, with 2023 showing a modest uptick to 199 complaints and 5 recalls before 2024 drops to 60 complaints and 3 recalls, suggesting early-build quality issues were being addressed. Engine-related complaints dominate 2022 at 44 of 174, followed by power train (17) and electrical system (14), though the data does not specify root causes beyond these category labels. With 3 fire-related and 3 crash-related complaints, 2022 carries a slightly higher safety-adjacent footprint than the calmer 2018–2020 stretch, where such figures are not flagged. On balance, the 2022 model year is a reasonable used buy if priced accordingly — it avoids the worst of the 2021 recall surge while still benefiting from post-launch refinement, and buyers should verify the engine and electrical-related TSBs (1,320 issued) have been addressed before purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1320
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
174
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 174 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine44
Power Train17
Electrical System14
Unknown Or Other13
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Service Brakes7
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Structure5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V617000Seat Belts:Critical FastenersReported 11/08/2022

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of…

22V903000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 08/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500… Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1320 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT6006D2026-07-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates where to find the back antenna for learning new…
PIT5910C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not…
PIT6476C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65222026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Tahoe take?

7.0 qt of DexosD Diesel 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Tahoe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.