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2021 Chevrolet Suburban Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021-2022 (2021-2022).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
6.59 OZS. (0.19 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid
8.10 QTS. (7.66 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid
2.11 PTS. (0.99 L) — DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil
1.59 QTS. (1.5 L) — SAE 75W-85 GM Part No. 19418501 Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)
15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)
6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: DEXOS D
Transfer Case Fluid
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (6.2L Eng)
15.09 QTS. (14.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (6.2L Eng)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-40 DexosR Note: GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
Engine Coolant (5.3L Eng)
15.62 QTS. (14.78 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (5.3L Eng)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended.
Notes
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →GM Part No. 19300457.
- →DEXOS D
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
- →Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 6.59 OZS. (0.19 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 8.10 QTS. (7.66 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Brake Fluid: 2.11 PTS. (0.99 L) — DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 1.59 QTS. (1.5 L) — SAE 75W-85 GM Part No. 19418501 Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng): 15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (3.0L Eng): 6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: DEXOS D, Transfer Case Fluid: 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (6.2L Eng): 15.09 QTS. (14.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (6.2L Eng): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-40 DexosR Note: GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787, Engine Coolant (5.3L Eng): 15.62 QTS. (14.78 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (5.3L Eng): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban take?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban takes 6.59 OZS. (0.19 L) — PAG 46.