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How To Reset Oil Life/Oil Change Light On Chevy Suburban (2007-2024)

Yo man! What’s new? In this post, we’re going to show you how to reset the oil life on this Chevy Suburban after an oil change. It is straightforward and inexpensive and dramatically extends your car’s life.

It can be a little scary for the first time, but it’s pretty easy if you take your time. However, you can always refer to your handbook if you’re not sure. So this will go through what you need to do.

Table of Contents

How Does the Oil Life Monitor Work?
Importance of Resetting Oil Life
2007-2014 Chevy Suburban Oil Life Reset
With Gas Pedal
With DIC Button
2015-2020 Chevy Suburban Oil Change Light Reset
2021-2024 Chevy Suburban Oil Reset
FAQs – Chevy Suburban Engine Oil

How Does the Oil Life Monitor Work?

The oil life monitor uses advanced algorithms to analyze engine data and determine the remaining lifespan of the oil. It takes into account factors like engine temperature, RPM, and mileage to provide an accurate assessment of oil condition.

Importance of Resetting Oil Life

The oil life indicator in your Chevy Suburban monitors the condition of the engine oil and alerts you when it’s time for a change. Resetting the oil life after each oil change ensures that the indicator accurately reflects the condition of the fresh oil. Ignoring this reset could lead to false alerts or neglecting necessary maintenance, ultimately affecting engine performance.

2007-2014 Chevy Suburban Oil Life Reset

Alright, In this section, I’ll show you how to reset the oil life in the tenth-generation Chevy Suburban. There are 2 methods to do it. So let me guide you to the gas pedal method first.

With Gas Pedal

Step 1: put the key in the on position without starting the car
Step 2: pump the GAS pedal three times within five seconds so that it will reset your oil life

Once you’re done, you can turn off the ignition and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset. If it is not reset, you can repeat it or try the second method.

With DIC Button

Time needed: 3 minutes

It is time to reset the oil life in my Chevrolet Suburban. The DIC button on the dash will do the trick. So here’s what we’re going to do instead:

Turn on the ignition
Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position
Go to the OIL LIFE screen
You should have a little car here with the information symbol next to it. Then you’ll push that button until you get over to where it says OIL LIFE
Hold down the ✓ button
Then you just go ahead and take your checkmark button and hold it down until it goes to a hundred percent

2015-2020 Chevy Suburban Oil Change Light Reset

In the eleventh-generation Chevy Suburban, you can reset the oil life through the cluster display by using the steering button. So let’s see how it’s done.

On this one here you can actually start the car up. So go ahead and step on the brake and push the START button to start it up
Then we’re going to use the directional buttons on the right of the steering wheel. So I’m gonna push the ◄ left arrow to get in the cluster menu

Be sure this you’re on the INFO and once you’re on info press the ✓ checkmark
Now with the up and down arrows go ahead and scroll through until you come up to OIL LIFE remaining
Next, that we’re on that screen what you want to do is you want to push the right arrow and it opens up a window it says RESET
After that, press the ✓ checkmark button and it’ll ask are you sure you want to reset
To confirm it, push the right arrow to highlight YES and hit the ✓ checkmark to reset it

2021-2024 Chevy Suburban Oil Reset

If you have a twelfth-generation Suburban, you can reset the oil life using the steering control button. So the way you do this is:

To begin, turn the key in the ignition and let the engine warm up
In the next step, we’ll use the ◄ or ► button in order to get to the I menu tab, which stands for “Information.”

The OIL LIFE screen will appear after we scroll all the way down
Once you got it the next step is to push and hold the roller button for a few seconds till it reaches 100%

It’s worth noting that the method you use will be determined by the year and type of your car (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024).

FAQs – Chevy Suburban Engine Oil

How often should I reset the oil life indicator?

It’s recommended to reset the oil life indicator after each oil change to ensure accurate monitoring of oil condition.

Can I reset the oil life indicator myself, or do I need to visit a dealership?

You can easily reset the oil life indicator yourself using the steps provided in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. No dealership visit is required.

What if I forget to reset the oil life indicator after an oil change?

Forgetting to reset the oil life indicator won’t harm your vehicle, but it may lead to inaccurate alerts for future oil changes.

Does resetting the oil life indicator affect the warranty?

No, resetting the oil life indicator does not void the warranty. It’s a standard maintenance procedure recommended by the manufacturer.

Can I rely solely on the oil life indicator for oil change intervals?

While the oil life indicator provides a good estimate, it’s always best to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for oil change intervals based on your driving habits and conditions.

Alright, guys, so that’s about to do Chevy Suburban Oil Reset. Hopefully, this content has shown you just how easy it is to reset the oil yourself. So thanks for checking it out, and have a great day.

Nick

Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.