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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
420 Service and Maintenance
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0407.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Service and Maintenance 421
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Transmission) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See Cooling System
0 343.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0338.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines See your dealer.
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. See Brake Fluid0350.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
426 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0421.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
I2.7L L4 Engine (L3B) 11.8 L 12.4 qt
I5.3L V8 Engine (L84) 13.1 L 13.8 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine (L87) 12.6 L 13.3 qt
Engine Oil with Filter I2.7L L4 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Technical Data 427
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
I5.3L V8 Engine 7.6 L
8.0 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine 7.6 L
8.0 qt
Fuel Tank IStandard and Short Box (except 2WD Diesel) 90.8 L
24.0 gal
IStandard and Short Box (2WD Diesel) 83.3 L
22.0 gal
ILong Box 107.1 L
28.3 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Index 451
CargoTie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 90, 92
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Climate Control Systems (cont'd)
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 107
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 237
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . 122 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 187
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 435
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 430
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

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452 Index
DiagnosticsConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Disabled Vehicle Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Driver
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 127
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 299
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Driving (cont'd)
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 187
E
ElectricBrake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . 365, 367
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Engine (cont'd)
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 116
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . 122
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Extended Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58