Chevrolet 2016 Suburban, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...Heavy Duty Package GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9419415 2016 CRC 9 4 15 Contents Introduction 2 Instruments and Controls 3 Driving and Operating 4 Vehicle Care 13 Service and Maintenance 42 Technical Data 45 Index 48 ...

Page 3: ...g of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse sui...

Page 4: ...ht 3 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Lane Departure Warning LDW Light If equipped this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction See Lane Departure...

Page 5: ...eered but may require increased effort See your dealer if there is a problem Caution If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds damage may occur to the power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a curve Maintain a reas...

Page 6: ...hicle damage may occur to the hydraulic power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist Starting Procedure Key Access 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gentl...

Page 7: ...RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle if there is interference or if the RKE battery is low the Driver Information Center DIC will display a message See Key and Lock Messages in the owner manual Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the ignition to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wa...

Page 8: ...tect road edges Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane or vehicle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensor...

Page 9: ...al The use of E85 or FlexFuel is encouraged when the vehicle is designed to use it E85 or FlexFuel is made from renewable sources To help locate fuel stations that carry E85 or FlexFuel the U S Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website See www afdc energy gov afdc locator stations E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or CAN CGSB 3 512 in Canada Do not use the fuel if t...

Page 10: ... Warning The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Pull a trailer only if all th...

Page 11: ...ny of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used Speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the...

Page 12: ...ould not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight Vehicle options equipment...

Page 13: ...iler hitch receiver choose a carrier that positions the load as close to the vehicle as possible Make sure the total weight including the carrier is no more than half of the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle or 227 kg 500 lb whichever is less Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the...

Page 14: ...rical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 25 Wheels and Tires Tire Changing 28 Jump Starting Jump Starting North America 37 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 40 Recreational Vehicle Towing 40 Appearance Care Exterior Care 41 General Information California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cau...

Page 15: ...Chevrolet Suburban Heavy Duty Package GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9419415 2016 CRC 9 4 15 14 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 16: ...e Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil following Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System in the owner manual Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil later in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the vehicle must be on level ground T...

Page 17: ...l gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview 0 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the d...

Page 18: ...m the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or by pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level The only reason for fluid loss is a tr...

Page 19: ...or corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km 150 000 mi whichever occurs first The following ...

Page 20: ...and be damaged Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 44 Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash or by pouring it on the ground or into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coo...

Page 21: ...e cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise abou...

Page 22: ... the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when the engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop the engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Caution Running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire Vehicle damage would ...

Page 23: ...ve minutes while the vehicle is parked If the warning is still there turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down The decision may be made not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview 0 14 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering flui...

Page 24: ...cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 13 Vehicle Storage Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Sta...

Page 25: ...ndicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may ...

Page 26: ...ants 0 44 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block For other electrical information see the owner manual The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview 0 14 Lift the cover to access the fuse block Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may ...

Page 27: ...an Heavy Duty Package GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9419415 2016 CRC 9 4 15 26 Vehicle Care Item Usage 1 Electric running boards Item Usage 2 Antilock brake system pump Item Usage 3 Interior BEC LT1 4 MBS passenger ...

Page 28: ...pare Battery regulated voltage control 28 Upfitter 2 29 Upfitter 2 relay 30 Wiper 31 TIM 34 Back up lamps 35 Antilock brake system valve 36 Trailer brakes 37 Upfitter 3 relay 39 Trailer stop turn right 40 Trailer stop turn left 41 Trailer park lamps 42 Right parking lamps 43 Left parking lamps 44 Upfitter 3 Item Usage 45 Automatic level control run crank 47 Upfitter 4 48 Upfitter 4 relay 49 Revers...

Page 29: ...gh beam headlamps Item Usage 100 Oxygen sensor A 101 Engine control module 102 Engine control module Transmission control module 103 Auxiliary interior heater 104 Starter 107 Aero shutter 109 Police upfitter 112 Starter relay 114 Front windshield washer 115 Rear window washer 116 Cooling fan left 121 Right HID headlamp 122 Left HID headlamp 123 Cooling fan right Wheels and Tires Tire Changing Remo...

Page 30: ... to remove it 4 Turn the jack knob counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket 5 Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer Use the following tools 1 Jack 2 Wheel Blocks 3 Jack Handle 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench To access the spare tire refer to the following graphics and instructions ...

Page 31: ...spare tire lock 6 insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out 3 Assemble the two jack handle extensions 4 and wheel wrench 5 as shown 4 Insert the open end of the extension 7 through the hole in the rear bumper 8 hoist shaft access hole Be sure the hoist end of the extension 7 connects to the hoist shaft The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare ...

Page 32: ...long with the cable and latch 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat in the owner manual 2 If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap off If the wheel has a bolt on hub cap l...

Page 33: ...ff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Position Rear Tire Flat Position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous ...

Page 34: ... any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 8 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wh...

Page 35: ...r damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the owner manual for the wheel nut torque specification When reinstalling the regular wheel and tire also reinstall either the center cap or the bolt on hub cap depending on which one the vehicle has For center caps line up the t...

Page 36: ...r the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you 1 Hoist Assembly 2 Hoist Shaft 3 Hoist Shaft Access Cover Hole 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Spare Tire Lock 7 Hoist End of Extension Tool 8 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 9 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 10 Tire Wheel Retainer 11 Hoist Cable 1 Put the tire 9 on the ground at t...

Page 37: ...he tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire lock 9 Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover If equipped reinstall the hitch cover and turn the retainers clockwise To store the tools 1 Return the tools wheel wrench jack handle and jack handle extensions to the tool bag 2 Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut 3 Position the jack and wheel ...

Page 38: ...See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 13 Warning Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not b...

Page 39: ...f any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories from the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all the lamps that are n...

Page 40: ...tive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because ...

Page 41: ...making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables allow it to idle for several minutes Towing the Vehicle Caution Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not la...

Page 42: ... binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks 3500 Series vehicles at least every other engine oil change lubricate the upper and lower control arm ball joints 3500 Series vehicles equipped with steering linkage at least every other engine oil change lubricate the tie rod ball joints idler arm pivot shaft bearings idler arm socket and pitma...

Page 43: ...water can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or drive axles and should be replaced Severe Conditions Requiring More Frequent Maintenance Public service military or commercial use vehicles including the following Ambulances police cars and emergency rescue vehicles Civilian vehicles such as light duty pick up trucks SUVs a...

Page 44: ... the most suitable service maintenance intervals for your vehicle contact your dealer Extreme service is for vehicles mainly driven off road in four wheel drive or used in farming mining forestry or snow plowing Additional Required Services Severe Service Every 40 000 km 25 000 mi Change transfer case fluid Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High press...

Page 45: ...bricant Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended See Engine Oil 0 15 Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 19329450 in Canada 19329449 Front Axle Four Wheel Drive SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 88900401 in Canada 89021678 Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM...

Page 46: ...echnical Data Vehicle Data Trim Heights 45 Capacities and Specifications 46 Engine Drive Belt Routing 47 Vehicle Data Trim Heights For information regarding the procedure for setting Trim Height refer to the most recent version of Upfitter Integration Bulletin 126 on the Technical Bulletin page of www gmupfitter com ...

Page 47: ...Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 15 3 L 16 2 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filli...

Page 48: ...Chevrolet Suburban Heavy Duty Package GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9419415 2016 CRC 9 4 15 Technical Data 47 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 49: ...Vehicle Owners 2 Capacities and Specifications 46 Cleaning Exterior Care 41 Coolant Engine 18 Cooling System 18 D Drive Belt Routing Engine 47 E E85 or FlexFuel 8 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 25 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 17 Compartment Overview 14 Coolant 18 Cooling System 18 Drive Belt Routing 47 Overheating 21 Starting 5 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 17 Flat Tire Changing 28 Fle...

Page 50: ... 21 P Power Steering Fluid 22 Proposition 65 Warning California 13 23 37 R Rear Axle 24 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 44 Recreational Vehicle Towing 40 Replacement Parts Maintenance 44 Routing Engine Drive Belt 47 S Specifications and Capacities 46 Starting the Engine 5 Steering 4 Fluid Power 22 Supplement Using 2 T Tires Changing 28 Towing Recreational Vehicle 40 Trailer 9 Vehicle 40 Trailer ...