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Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Maintenance specs for 8 variants of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD — from 2001 to 2026.

20012006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.0L V8 Vortec (LQ4) · 4WD

300 hp / 360 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron III/VI
Drain & fill7.7 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank34 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeLT265/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop LT265/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA850 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

20012006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 (LB7/LLY) · 4WD

300 hp / 520 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity10 qt
FilterPF2232

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (Allison 1000)
FluidAllison TES-295/Dexron VI
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity17 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank34 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeLT265/75R16
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop LT265/75R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA850 A
Shop group 78 battery

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
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.0L V8 Vortec (LY6) · 4WD

360 hp / 380 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank36 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87

Tires

SizeLT265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)60 PSI
Shop LT265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA850 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 2500HD

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 (LBZ/LMM/LML) · 4WD

365 hp / 660 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity10 qt
FilterPF2232

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (Allison 1000)
FluidAllison TES-389/Dexron VI
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity17.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank36 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeLT265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)60 PSI
Shop LT265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA850 A
Shop group 78 battery

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
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20142019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.0L V8 Vortec (L96) · 4WD

360 hp / 380 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank36 gal
TypeE85/Regular 87

Tires

SizeLT265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)60 PSI
Shop LT265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA850 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
Drive belt150,000 mi

20142019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 (L5P) · 4WD

445 hp / 910 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40 (Dexos 2)
Capacity10 qt
FilterPF2232

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (Allison 1000)
FluidAllison TES-668/Dexron HP
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity17.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank36 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeLT265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)60 PSI
Shop LT265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA850 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
Drive belt150,000 mi

20202026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 (L5P) · 4WD

470 hp / 975 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40 (Dexos 2)
Capacity10 qt
FilterPF2232

Transmission

Type10-Speed Automatic (Allison 10L1000)
FluidAllison TES-668/Dexron HP
Full capacity17.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank36 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

SizeLT275/70R18
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)60 PSI
Shop LT275/70R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA850 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
Drive belt150,000 mi

20202026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

6.6L V8 Gas (L8T) · 4WD

401 hp / 464 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity13 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity25 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front capacity1.8 qt
Rear capacity5.5 qt

Transfer Case

Capacity2.2 qt

Fuel

Tank36 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

SizeLT275/70R18
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)60 PSI
Shop LT275/70R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA850 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
Drive belt150,000 mi