---
title: "2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs"
description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the GMT900 (2nd generation), plus what changed year to year."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications

Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the GMT900 (2nd generation), Full-size half-ton pickup (regular, extended, crew cab).

## Quick facts

| Quick fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Engine oil | 5W-30, 4.5 qt (base engine) |
| Battery | Group 48 (H6), 615 CCA |
| Tire size | 245/70R17 (base trim) |
| Wiper blades | 22" / 22" |
| Max towing | 10,700 lbs |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (remote fob) |

## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maintenance guides

### Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil).

### Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/battery).

### Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/tires).

### Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/wipers).

### Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/filters).

### Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/bulbs).

### Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/fluids).

### Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/service-schedule).

### Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/common-problems).

### Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset).

### Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/key-fob-battery).

### Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs).

## Which engines came in the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4.3L Vortec V6 (LU3) | 2012-2013 | WT, LS (base engine) | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt |
| 4.8L Vortec V8 (L20) | 2012-2013 | WT, LS, LT (base V8) | 5W-30 | 6 qt |
| 5.3L Vortec V8 (LMG iron / LC9 aluminum, AFM) | 2012-2013 | LS, LT, LTZ (volume engine) | 5W-30 | 6 qt |
| 6.2L Vortec V8 (L9H) | 2012-2013 | LTZ (optional) | 5W-30 | 6 qt |

## Year-by-year changes

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year; Silverado Hybrid (6.0L two-mode, LZ1) still available in limited numbers |
| 2013 | Final GMT900 year. Max trailering ~10,700 lb with 6.2L and tow package; most 5.3L configs rate 9,100-10,400 lb |

## Model years in this generation

- [2012 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012)
- [2013 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013)

For the full nameplate history, see the [Chevrolet Silverado 1500 guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500).

## Sources

- [AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Silverado 1500 4.3L capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/chevrolet/silverado-1500-pickup/4-3l-6-cyl-engine-code-x-x/)
- [Riverside Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 oil type & capacity guide 2007-2026](https://www.myriversidechevy.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/chevy-silverado-1500-oil-type-capacity/)
- [Costa Oils, 2012 Silverado 6.2L (L9H) oil change guide](https://costaoils.com/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-6-2l-oil-change-guide/)
- [O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2012 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48, 615 CCA OE)](https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/battery---accessories/batteries/battery---best-fit/ec27e4e51018/v/a/118721/automotive-truck-2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500)
- [Wheel-Size.com, 2012 Silverado 1500 OE tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012/)
- [Otto Wiper Blades, 2012 Silverado 1500 wiper sizes (22/22)](https://ottoblades.com/products/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-blades-set)
- [Edmunds, 2013 Silverado 1500 specs (26-gal tank, towing)](https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013/features-specs/)
- [SilveradoSierra forum, GMT900 cabin air filter retrofit kit](https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/cabin-air-filter-2007-2013.695402/)
- [GM-Trucks forum, GMT900 oil life reset (accelerator method)](https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/124413-resetting-oil-life/)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.