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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 takes 6.0 quarts. Use an ACDelco PF63E filter. Capacities are per GM owner's manuals for 2015–2024 — confirm your year in the manual's Capacities table.

These specs cover the 2015–2024 Silverado 1500 (K2XX and T1XX generations) gas engines. All three EcoTec3/related V8-V6 engines specify 0W-20 dexos1-licensed synthetic. Two ownership notes worth knowing up front: the AFM/DFM cylinder-deactivation system drives this truck's most famous engine problems, and the 8-speed's shudder fix is a specific fluid — details in the issues below.

5.3L V8 (L83/L84 EcoTec3)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 8.0 qt (7.6 L)
Oil viscosity 0W-20 (dexos1 Gen 2/Gen 3)
Oil filter ACDelco PF63E
Automatic, 8-speed (8L90) — total ≈11 qt (10.4 L) total — Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label) — TSB supersedes Dexron VI
Automatic, 6-speed (6L80) — total ≈11.4 qt (10.8 L) total — Dexron VI
Automatic, 10-speed (10L80, 2019+) — total ≈12 qt (11.4 L) total — Dexron ULV
Coolant (engine) ≈11.8 qt (11.2 L) — Dex-Cool (orange)
Rear differential ≈2.4 qt (2.3 L) — SAE 75W-85 synthetic (GM spec)
Front differential (4x4) ≈1.0 qt (0.9 L) — SAE 75W-85
Transfer case (4x4) ≈1.6 qt (1.5 L) — Dexron VI / Auto-Trak II per year

6.2L V8 (L86/L87)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 8.0 qt (7.6 L)
Oil viscosity 0W-20 (dexos1)
Oil filter ACDelco PF63E
Coolant (engine) ≈11.8 qt (11.2 L) — Dex-Cool

4.3L V6 (LV3 EcoTec3, 2015–2019)

Specification Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter 6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Oil viscosity 0W-20 (dexos1)
Oil filter ACDelco PF63E
Coolant (engine) ≈11.1 qt (10.5 L) — Dex-Cool

Oil drain plug torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m) — verify per year

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

Quick reference

Battery group size H6 (48) / H8 with dual-battery option
Wiper blades (driver / passenger) 22" / 22"
Common factory tire sizes 255/70R17 · 265/65R18 · 275/60R20 (per trim)
Lug nut torque 140 lb-ft (190 N·m)
Spark plugs / gap ACDelco iridium (41-114 family) · gap 0.040" (verify)

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item Interval
Engine oil & filter Per oil-life monitor, max 7,500 mi / 1 yr
Tire rotation Every 7,500 mi
Engine air filter Every 45,000 mi (sooner in dust)
Spark plugs Every 97,500 mi
Transmission fluid 45,000 mi severe / consider 8L90 flush per shudder TSB
Coolant (Dex-Cool) Every 150,000 mi / 5 yr

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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

    PF63E filter is accessible from below. Oil the gasket, hand-tight plus 3/4 turn. Refill 8.0 quarts (V8) or 6.0 (4.3L), 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

The cylinder-deactivation lifters are this generation's defining problem: 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

Oil pressure sensor / screen clogging

A flickering or zero oil-pressure reading with a quiet engine is frequently the sensor or the small screen beneath it clogging with debris — a known pattern on these V8s. Verify real pressure before panicking, then replace sensor and screen together.

Related code: P0521

8L90 torque converter shudder

A highway-speed shudder like driving over rumble strips, typically 2015–2019 8-speeds. GM's fix 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). It must carry the dexos1 license. The 6.2L also takes 8.0 quarts; the 4.3L V6 takes 6.0.
What's the Silverado shudder fix?
For the 8-speed (8L90) torque converter shudder, GM's TSB calls for flushing with Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP — the blue-label fluid — which replaced the original fill. Most shudders resolve with the full exchange.
Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-20?
GM specifies 0W-20 dexos1 for these engines; the AFM/DFM lifters and VVT depend on correct oil pressure behavior. Stick to spec — and more important than viscosity debates: never run it low, these engines punish low oil.
What transmission fluid does my Silverado take?
6-speed (6L80): Dexron VI. 8-speed (8L90): Mobil 1 LV ATF HP per the shudder TSB. 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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