USA · 1999–present
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Maintenance Schedule & Service Guide
Recommended Oil
0W-20 dexos1 Gen 2 synthetic
Oil Change Interval
Every 7,500 miles or 12 months
Service schedule
Recommended intervals for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Oil & filter change7,500 mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation7,500 mi
Spark plugs97,500 mi (platinum)
Transmission fluid45,000 mi (heavy use) / 97,500 mi
Transfer case fluid97,500 mi
Differential fluid (front/rear)97,500 mi
Brake fluidEvery 3 years
Coolant flush5 years
DIY tips
- 01
The V8 Active Fuel Management (DoD) system is the Silverado's Achilles heel — consider an AFM disabler to prevent lifter failure.
- 02
Coolant changes are often neglected; Dex-Cool can gel if neglected past 5 years.
- 03
The LS/LT V8 is extremely DIY-friendly with a massive aftermarket community.
Reliability snapshot
The Silverado V8 engines are bulletproof with oil changes; the AFM system is the main reliability risk on 5.3L and 6.2L engines.