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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Type & Capacity

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.7L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 5.3L takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter); the 6.2L takes 0W-40 (8.0 quarts qt with filter); the SSV, 4WD, Gas takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter); the SSV, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter); the SSV, RWD, Gas takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter); the SSV, RWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

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Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
2.7L — Custom, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Custom, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Custom, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Custom, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — WT, 2D Pickup, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — WT, 2D Pickup, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
3.0L — High Country, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — High Country, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
4.3L — Custom Trail Boss, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — Custom Trail Boss, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, RWD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, RWD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — WT, 2D Pickup, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — WT, 2D Pickup, 4.3L Eng VIN H, RWD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, RWD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, RWD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
4.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, 4.3L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.5.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
5.3L — Custom Trail Boss, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Custom Trail Boss, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Custom, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — High Country, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — High Country, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LT Trail Boss, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 2D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, Gas, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 2D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 2D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, Gas, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 2D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, Gas/Ethanol, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, Gas, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, Gas, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, Gas/Ethanol, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, Gas, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, Gas, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — WT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, Gas/Ethanol, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
6.2L — Custom Trail Boss, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — Custom Trail Boss, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — High Country, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — LT Trail Boss, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — LTZ, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — RST, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
6.2L — RST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-40 DexosR8.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
SSV, 4WD, Gas — 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
SSV, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol — 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
SSV, RWD, Gas — 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
SSV, RWD, Gas/Ethanol — 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.

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Coolant capacity

12.5 quarts (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?

It depends on the engine: 2.7L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 0W-20; 4.3L uses 5W-30; 5.3L uses 0W-20; 6.2L uses 0W-40; SSV, 4WD, Gas uses 0W-20; SSV, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol uses 0W-20; SSV, RWD, Gas uses 0W-20; SSV, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 0W-20.

What is the oil capacity of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.3L holds 8.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 8.0 quarts with filter; SSV, 4WD, Gas holds 8.0 quarts with filter; SSV, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol holds 8.0 quarts with filter; SSV, RWD, Gas holds 8.0 quarts with filter; SSV, RWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 8.0 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Most 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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