--- title: "2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the K2XX (3rd generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2014-2018 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 K2XX (3rd generation), Full-size half-ton pickup (regular, double, crew cab). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-30, 6 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 48 (H6) | | Tire size | 255/70R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 22" / 22" | | Max towing | 12,500 lbs | | Cabin filter | GM 23281440 | ## 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/bulbs). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 (LV3) | 2014-2018 | WT, Custom, LS, base LT | 5W-30 | 6 qt | | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83) | 2014-2018 | LT, LTZ, Z71, High Country (volume engine) | 5W-30 | 8 qt | | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (L86) | 2014-2018 | LTZ, High Country (optional) | 0W-20 | 8 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2014 | Generation launch: direct-injected EcoTec3 engines, 8-qt V8 sumps, factory cabin air filter added | | 2015 | 6.2L pairs with the new 8L90 8-speed (source of the shudder TSB); 6.2L tow rating hits 12,000 lb | | 2016 | Facelift: new front fascia, LED low beams on LTZ/High Country, updated infotainment | | 2019 | K2XX sold one extra year as the 'Silverado LD' (double cab 5.3L only) alongside the new T1XX truck, LD parts follow this generation, and GM's 2019 chart lists the L83 at 0W-20 / 8.0 qt | ## Model years in this generation - [2014 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014) - [2015 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2015) - [2016 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2016) - [2017 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2017) - [2018 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2018) For the full nameplate history, see the [Chevrolet Silverado 1500 guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500). ## Sources - [GM TechLink, official 2019/2020 engine oil capacity chart (incl. Silverado LD L83)](https://gm-techlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TechLink-engine-oil-capacities-2019-2020_C.pdf) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2014 Silverado 1500 5.3L (L83)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2014/chevrolet/silverado-1500-pickup/5-3l-8-cyl-engine-code-c-l83-2/) - [SilveradoSierra forum, GM bulletin: Gen V V8 capacity corrected 8.5 → 8.0 qt](https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/oil-amount-and-what-kind.466473/) - [GM Authority, TSB 18-NA-355 fluid fix for 8-speed shudder](https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/08/tsb-seems-to-fix-8-speed-automatic-gm-transmission-problems/) - [GM-Trucks forum, TSB 18-NA-355 transmission flush discussion](https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/242100-gm-tsb-18-na-355-transmission-flush/) - [SilveradoSierra forum, K2XX A/C condenser known issue](https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/ac-condenser-known-issue.737055/) - [1A Auto, 2014-2019 Silverado cabin air filter replacement (23281440)](https://www.1aauto.com/how-to-replace-cabin-air-filter-2014-19-chevy-silverado/video/46311) - [Autopadre, Silverado 1500 wiper size chart (22/22)](https://www.autopadre.com/wiper-size/chevrolet-silverado-1500) - [FinditParts, Fram XG10575 cross-reference to ACDelco PF63E](https://www.finditparts.com/products/2160468/fram-xg10575) - [Bomnin Chevrolet, Silverado towing capacity by year](https://www.bomninchevrolet.com/silverado-1500-towing-capacity) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.