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2015–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

The 5.3L and 6.2L V8 Silverado 1500 take 8.0 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic (dexos1) with a filter change. The 4.3L V6 and 2.7L Turbo take 6.0 quarts — of 5W-30, not 0W-20. Use the ACDelco PF63-family filter (PF66 on the 2.7L). Verified against GM's 2016, 2019 and 2022 owner's manuals.

These specs cover the 2015–2024 Silverado 1500 (K2XX and T1XX generations) gas engines, verified against GM's own owner's manuals. Two traps the manuals settle: the 4.3L V6 and 2.7L Turbo spec 5W-30 while the V8s spec 0W-20, and coolant capacity dropped by ~3 quarts with the 2019 redesign. Diesel note: the 3.0L Duramax has its own GM supplement — use it for that engine's specs. The AFM/DFM lifter system drives this truck's most famous engine problems, and the 8-speed's shudder fix is a specific fluid — details below.

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5.3L V8 (L83 2015–18 · L82/L84 2019+)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 8.0 qt (7.6 L)
Oil viscosity 0W-20 (dexos1 full synthetic)
Oil filter ACDelco PF63 family (PF63/PF63E by year)
Automatic, 8-speed (8L90) — total ≈11 qt (10.4 L) total (service data — not in the owner's manual) — DEXRON-HP factory fill — shudder TSB 18-NA-355 services with Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label)
Automatic, 6-speed (6L80) — total ≈11.4 qt (10.8 L) total (service data) — DEXRON-VI
Automatic, 10-speed (10L80, 2019+) — total ≈12 qt (11.4 L) total (service data) — DEXRON ULV (GM 19352619)
Coolant (engine) 16.6 qt (15.7 L) 2015–2018 · ≈13.1–13.8 qt 2019+ (per engine RPO) — DEX-COOL (orange) only
Rear differential ≈2.4 qt (2.3 L) — service data — SAE 75W-85 synthetic (GM 19300457)
Front differential (4x4) ≈1.0 qt (0.9 L) — service data — SAE 75W-90 synthetic (2015–18, GM 88900401); 2019+ manuals say see dealer
Transfer case (4x4) 1.6 qt (1.5 L) — DEXRON-VI (all years checked)

6.2L V8 (L86 2015–18 · L87 2019+)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 8.0 qt (7.6 L)
Oil viscosity 0W-20 (dexos1) — NOTE: 2021–2024 L87 engines under recall 25V-274 were moved to 0W-40 with a new cap/manual insert
Oil filter ACDelco PF63 family
Coolant (engine) 16.6 qt (2015–18) · ≈13.3–13.8 qt (2019+) — DEX-COOL

4.3L V6 (LV3 EcoTec3, 2015–2021)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Oil viscosity 5W-30 (dexos1) — NOT 0W-20; GM specs 0W-20 only for the V8s
Oil filter ACDelco PF63 family
Coolant (engine) 15.9 qt (2015–18) · 12.3 qt (2019+) — DEX-COOL

2.7L Turbo (L3B, 2019+)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Oil viscosity 5W-30 (dexos1)
Oil filter ACDelco PF66
Coolant (engine) 12.5 qt (2019) · 12.4 qt (2022) — DEX-COOL

Oil drain plug torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m) — not printed in the owner's manual; verify per year

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Battery Match your original battery's label (GM's own guidance) — AGM required on stop/start trucks (2.7L, L84, L87)
Wiper blades (driver / passenger) 55 cm (21.7") / 55 cm (21.7") per GM manuals
Common factory tire sizes 255/70R17 · 265/70R17 · 265/65R18 · 275/60R20 · 275/50R22 (per trim)
Lug nut torque 140 lb-ft (190 N·m)
Spark plugs / gap ACDelco 41-114 (V6/V8) gap 0.037–0.043" · 2.7L Turbo 41-106-IP gap 0.026–0.030" — preset, don't re-gap

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item Interval
Engine oil & filter Per the Oil Life System, max 1 year
Tire rotation Every 7,500 mi
Engine air filter Every ~45,000 mi or 4 years (sooner in dust)
Spark plugs Once per 150,000-mi schedule (≈97,500 mi — verify your year's chart); 2.7L Turbo twice
Transmission fluid No change on the normal schedule; ~every 45,000 mi severe / 8L90 shudder → TSB 18-NA-355 fluid exchange
Coolant (DEX-COOL) Every 150,000 mi or 5 years, whichever first

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DIY oil change — quick steps

  1. 1 Set up

    Level ground, warm engine. The truck's clearance makes this a no-ramps job for most. Remove the filler cap to vent.

  2. 2 Drain

    15mm drain plug; let it run 5+ minutes. Inspect the plug's washer and replace if crushed flat.

  3. 3 Filter and refill

    The PF63-family filter is accessible from below. Oil the gasket, hand-tight plus 3/4 turn. Refill 8.0 quarts (V8) or 6.0 (4.3L/2.7L — remember those take 5W-30), verify on the dipstick.

  4. 4 Verify and reset

    Run, check for leaks, top to the hatched dipstick zone. Reset the Oil Life System: with ignition on, some years use the steering wheel menu; many accept fully pressing the accelerator 3 times within 5 seconds.

Common problems on this vehicle

AFM/DFM lifter failure (5.3L/6.2L)

The cylinder-deactivation lifters are this generation's defining problem — documented in GM TSB 15-06-01-002N: a sudden misfire (often cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7), a ticking that wasn't there yesterday, and a misfire code that doesn't respond to plugs or coils. It's a mechanical lifter failure — diagnose quickly, because a collapsed lifter can take the camshaft with it.

Related code: P0300

6.2L (L87) engine recall — 2021–2024

NHTSA recall 25V-274 covers 2021–2024 6.2L L87 engines for rod-bearing/crankshaft defects that can cause sudden engine failure. Remedied engines are inspected or replaced, and GM switched surviving trucks to 0W-40 oil with a new fill cap. If you have a 6.2L from these years, run your VIN through our free recall check first.

Brake vacuum pump (2019)

Recall 19V-645 covers 2019 trucks for a vacuum pump whose output can drop, increasing stopping distance — the fix recalibrates the brake assist. Hard pedal plus a 'Service Brake Assist' message on a 2019 is this story; check your VIN.

8L90 torque converter shudder

A highway-speed shudder like driving over rumble strips, typically 2015–2019 8-speeds. GM's fix (TSB 18-NA-355) is a complete fluid exchange with Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (the blue-label fluid) — it resolves most cases without hardware.

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a 5.3 Silverado take?
8.0 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic with a filter change (2015–2024), dexos1-licensed. The 6.2L also takes 8.0 quarts. The 4.3L V6 and 2.7L Turbo take 6.0 quarts — but of 5W-30, per GM's manuals.
What's the Silverado shudder fix?
For the 8-speed (8L90) torque converter shudder, GM TSB 18-NA-355 calls for a complete fluid exchange with Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP — the blue-label fluid. Most shudders resolve with the full exchange.
Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 in the V8?
GM specifies 0W-20 dexos1 for the 5.3L and 6.2L (with one exception: 2021–2024 6.2L engines remedied under recall 25V-274 were officially moved to 0W-40). The 4.3L V6 and 2.7L Turbo are 5W-30 engines from the factory. More important than viscosity debates: never run these engines low.
What transmission fluid does my Silverado take?
6-speed (6L80): DEXRON-VI. 8-speed (8L90): DEXRON-HP from the factory — Mobil 1 LV ATF HP if you're doing the shudder-TSB exchange. 10-speed (10L80): DEXRON ULV. They are not interchangeable — match your transmission.
What's the lug nut torque?
140 lb-ft. Star pattern, and recheck after the first 100 miles whenever wheels have been off.
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