Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Capacity & Oil Type
TL;DR
Most 2014-and-newer Silverado 1500 V8s (5.3L L83/L84 and 6.2L L86/L87) take 8.0 quarts (7.6 L) of 0W-20; the 2019+ 2.7L turbo four-cylinder (L3B/L3D) takes 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) of 5W-30; older pre-2014 5.3L and 6.2L Vortec V8s took 6.0 quarts of 5W-30.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine oil capacity by engine
The Silverado 1500 has been sold with several distinct V6, V8 and turbo-four engines across its generations, and oil capacity changed noticeably when GM introduced the EcoTec3 engine family in 2014. Always match the capacity below to the exact engine code stamped on your engine or listed in your owner's manual, not just the model year.
Why the engine code matters
A 2013 Silverado 5.3L V8 (Vortec, engine code LC9) and a 2014+ Silverado 5.3L V8 (EcoTec3, engine code L83 or L84) look similar on paper but hold different amounts of oil and use different viscosity grades. Service and parts databases confirm the EcoTec3-generation 5.3L and 6.2L V8s take 8.0 quarts with filter, up from 6.0 quarts on the earlier Vortec-generation engines.
Oil capacity and viscosity table
| Engine code / years | Capacity with filter (L / US qt) | Viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 EcoTec3, 2014-2018 | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | SAE 5W-30 (dexos1) |
| 5.3L V8 Vortec (LC9/LMG), 2007-2013 | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | SAE 5W-30 (dexos1) |
| 5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L83), 2014-2018 | 7.6 L / 8.0 qt | SAE 0W-20 (dexos1) |
| 5.3L V8 EcoTec3 (L84), 2019-2026 | 7.6 L / 8.0 qt | SAE 0W-20 (dexos1) |
| 6.2L V8 Vortec (L94), 2009-2013 | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | SAE 5W-30 (dexos1) |
| 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 (L86/L87), 2014-2026 | 7.6 L / 8.0 qt | SAE 0W-20 (dexos1) |
| 2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B/L3D), 2019-2026 | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | SAE 5W-30 synthetic (dexos1) |
Where to confirm the number for your exact truck
Trims, regional variants and mid-cycle running changes can shift these figures slightly. Before topping off or doing a full oil change, verify against:
- The oil-fill cap on top of the engine, often stamped with the viscosity grade
- Your owner's manual, which lists the exact capacity and dexos-spec oil for your engine code
- The driver's door jamb placard, which usually lists tire and sometimes fluid specs
- GM's dealer service data or an official Chevrolet parts/service lookup tool for your VIN
A note on flex-fuel and high-mileage use
Flex-fuel (E85) versions of the 5.3L L83/L84 use the same capacity and viscosity, but GM recommends more frequent oil analysis or shorter intervals when running E85 regularly.
Summary
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83/L84, 2014-2026) | 8.0 qt / 7.6 L, 0W-20 |
|---|---|
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (L86/L87, 2014-2026) | 8.0 qt / 7.6 L, 0W-20 |
| 2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B/L3D, 2019-2026) | 6.0 qt / 5.7 L, 5W-30 |
| 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 (2014-2018) | 6.0 qt / 5.7 L, 5W-30 |
| 5.3L Vortec V8 (LC9, 2007-2013) | 6.0 qt / 5.7 L, 5W-30 |
| 6.2L Vortec V8 (L94, 2009-2013) | 6.0 qt / 5.7 L, 5W-30 |
| Confirm for your VIN | Owner's manual / oil fill cap |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
How much oil does a 5.3L Silverado 1500 take with a filter change?
It depends on the generation. Pre-2014 5.3L Vortec V8s (engine code LC9) take 6.0 US quarts (5.7 liters) of SAE 5W-30. The 2014-and-newer 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (engine code L83 or L84) takes 8.0 US quarts (7.6 liters) of SAE 0W-20. Check your engine code before assuming either figure applies to your truck.
What oil viscosity does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 use?
Modern EcoTec3 V8 engines (5.3L L83/L84 and 6.2L L86/L87, 2014 and newer) call for SAE 0W-20 full synthetic meeting GM dexos1 specification. The 2.7L turbo four-cylinder (L3B/L3D) and older pre-2014 Vortec V8s use SAE 5W-30. Always confirm against the oil fill cap or owner's manual for your specific engine.
Does the 6.2L Silverado take the same oil capacity as the 5.3L?
Yes, for the current EcoTec3 generation. Service data for both the 6.2L (L86/L87) and 5.3L (L83/L84) EcoTec3 V8s lists the same 8.0 quarts (7.6 liters) with filter and the same 0W-20 viscosity. Older pre-2014 6.2L Vortec V8s (engine code L94) instead took 6.0 quarts of 5W-30.
How much oil does the 2.7L turbo Silverado 1500 need?
The 2.7L Turbo inline-4 (engine code L3B, or L3D on the High-Output version), used since 2019, takes 6.0 US quarts (5.7 liters) of SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil with a filter change, per GM service data and multiple independent lookup tools.