2015 Chevrolet Colorado Oil Type & Capacity

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado oil type depends on the engine: the 2.5L takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
2.5L: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Base: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter

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Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
2.5L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 4WD, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, RWD, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 4WD, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, RWD, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, RWD, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — Z71, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — Z71, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 4WD, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2.5L — Z71, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5L Eng VIN A, RWD, 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, 4WD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, 4WD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, 4WD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, 4WD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — Z71, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, 4WD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — Z71, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — Z71, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, 4WD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
3.6L — Z71, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, 3.6L Eng	API - SAE 5W-30	6.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Base — 2.5L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	5.00 QTS.	—	Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.

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Coolant capacity

9.61 quarts (9.09 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado take?

It depends on the engine: 2.5L uses 5W-20; 3.6L uses 5W-30; Base uses 5W-20.

What is the oil capacity of a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.5L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base holds 5.0 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

Most 2015 Chevrolet Colorado owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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