--- title: "2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Maintenance Schedule" description: "The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 covering every service through 150,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Factory Maintenance Schedule The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 covering every service through 150,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it. ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maintenance schedule (High confidence) ### 7,500 miles / 12 months - Change engine oil and filter per Oil Life Monitor (do not exceed 12 months) - Rotate tires - Inspect brakes, fluid levels, driveshafts ### 45,000 miles - Replace engine air filter (sooner if dusty) - Inspect suspension, exhaust, fuel lines ### 97,500 miles - Replace spark plugs and inspect wires - Automatic transmission fluid change if used for towing/severe service (45,000 mi severe) ### 150,000 miles / 60 months - Replace Dexcool coolant (5 years / 150,000 mi, whichever first) - Replace transfer case fluid (4WD) Note: The Oil Life Monitor typically calls for oil changes every 5,000-7,500 mi in mixed driving. Severe service (towing, plowing, dusty roads) halves transmission and axle fluid intervals. ## Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover? These service schedule specifications apply to every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 built from 2012 through 2013, the GMT900 (2nd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, extended, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012) - [2013 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 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 | ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service schedule: common questions ### How often does a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need servicing? The first scheduled visit is at 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there. ### Does severe service change the schedule for a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? The Oil Life Monitor typically calls for oil changes every 5,000-7,500 mi in mixed driving. Severe service (towing, plowing, dusty roads) halves transmission and axle fluid intervals. ## 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/) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations - [2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/service-schedule) - [2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/service-schedule) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/service-schedule). ## More for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.