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Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Maintenance specs for 18 variants of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — from 1999 to 2026.

19992006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

4.3L V6 Vortec (LU3) · RWD

195 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III/VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP245/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P245/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

19992006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

4.8L V8 Vortec (LR4) · RWD

270 hp / 285 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III/VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP245/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P245/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

19992006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 Vortec (LM7) · 4WD

285 hp / 325 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III/VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

4.3L V6 Vortec (LU3) · RWD

195 hp / 260 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP245/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P245/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG/LC9) · RWD

315 hp / 338 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG/LC9) · 4WD

315 hp / 338 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

6.2L V8 Vortec (L9H/L92) · 4WD

403 hp / 417 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

SizeP275/55R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/55R20 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20142018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

4.3L V6 EcoTec3 (LV3) · RWD

285 hp / 305 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP255/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P255/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20142018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · RWD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity3.75 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20142018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83) · 4WD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20142018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

6.2L V8 EcoTec3 (L86) · 4WD

420 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity3.75 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

SizeP275/55R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/55R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20192021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B) · RWD

310 hp / 348 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP255/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P255/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20192026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84) · RWD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP265/65R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P265/65R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20192026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84) · 4WD

355 hp / 383 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20192026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

6.2L V8 EcoTec3 (L87) · 4WD

420 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

SizeP275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20202026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 (LM2) · RWD

277 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20 (Dexos D)
Capacity7.5 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeP275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20202026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 (LM2) · 4WD

277 hp / 460 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20 (Dexos D)
Capacity7.5 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.7 qt
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeP275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20222026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B) · RWD

310 hp / 430 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear capacity2 qt

Fuel

Tank24 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeP255/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop P255/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA730 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi