Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-8 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2024 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (6-8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2021-2024 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 6-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010-2013 | 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2006-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Silverado 1500 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-8 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2024 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (6-8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
About 6-8 qt with a filter change on 2025-2026 models, and 6-8 qt on 2021-2024 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes. We record 7 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 2021-2024: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30; 2020: 0W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 21 of 21 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Chevrolet Silverado 1500, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo (L3B) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel (LZ0). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.