Recommended Engine Oil for the Chevrolet Silverado. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Chevrolet Silverado engine oil for 4 generations and 57 modifications produced from 2000 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Silverado Generations
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Silverado T1XX (2019-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Silverado 1500 2.7 Turbo 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Silverado 1500 4.3 Ecotec3 V6 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Silverado 1500 5.3 Ecotec3 V8 DFM 7,6 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 0W-20
Silverado 1500 5.3 Ecotec3 V8 7,6 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 0W-20
Silverado 1500 6.2 Ecotec3 V8 7,6 L - 0W-20

Silverado K2XX (2013-2019)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT AWD 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT AWD 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 4.3 V6 VVT 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Silverado 5.3 V8 AWD flexfuel 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 AWD flexfuel 8 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 AWD 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 AWD 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Silverado 5.3 V8 AWD 8 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 flexfuel 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 flexfuel 8 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Silverado 5.3 V8 8 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 6.2 V8 AWD 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 6.2 V8 AWD 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Silverado 6.2 V8 AWD 8 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 6.2 V8 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado 6.2 V8 7,6 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Silverado 6.2 V8 8 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 AWD 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 AWD 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG AWD 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG AWD 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG AWD 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 CNG 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 5,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Silverado HD 6.6 V8 DPF 9,5 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 15W-40
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Silverado GMT901 (2006-2013)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Silverado 4.3 V6 4,3 L 12 months -
Silverado 4.3 V6 4,3 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado 4.8 V8 Flex Fuel 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado 4.8 V8 Flex Fuel 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado 4.8 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado 5.3 V8 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado 6.0 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado 6.2 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado 6.2 V8 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.0 V8 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Silverado HD 6.6 V8 DPF (250 kW) 9,5 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 15W-40
Silverado HD 6.6 V8 DPF (296 kW) 9,5 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 15W-40
Silverado Hybrid 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado Hybrid 5,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
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Silverado GMT800 (2000-2006)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Silverado Classic 4.3 V6 4,3 L 12 months -
Silverado Classic 4.8 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado Classic 5.3 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado Classic 6.0 V8 5,7 L 12 months -
Silverado HD Classic 8.1 V8 6,1 L 12 months -
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