2024 Chevrolet Suburban maintenance schedule

The 2024 Suburban is part of the T1XX generation (2021-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2024 Suburban needs, and when

All 13 of these items come from Chevrolet's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Chevrolet's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

OLM dictated

7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter45,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter22,500 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid45,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant150,000 mi / 5 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Severe

45,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs (Gas)97,500 miManufacturer
Timing belt

Chain / diesel belt

150,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Oil pump belt on diesel

97,500 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid45,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve (Gas)97,500 miManufacturer
12V batteryInspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20 dexos1, 0W-20 dexosD (Diesel)
Coolant
Dex-Cool
Transmission fluid
ULV (10-speed)

Powertrains in this generation

  • 5.3L 8-cyl (L84), 355 hp, 10-speed auto, RWD/4WD
  • 6.2L 8-cyl (L87), 420 hp, 10-speed auto, RWD/4WD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl diesel (LM2/LZ0), 10-speed auto, RWD/4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2024 Suburban owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

DFM lifter failure

high severity

10,000-60,000 mi · $3,000-$5,400 to fix

Misfire, engine ticking

Source: static.nhtsa.gov

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA 25V274000

April 2025

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,080
Five years of maintenance
$5,880
The major service near 100,000 mi
$2,280

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Suburban model years

T1XX (2021-2026)

K2XX (2015-2020)

Shopping new? The Chevrolet Suburban guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running a Suburban for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2024 Suburban earns before you buy it.

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