--- title: "2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fluids" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 6L80 6-speed: Dexron VI ATF, pan drain-and-fill ~6 qt, side-plug level check. 8L90 8-speed (6.2L from 2015, some 5.3L 2017-2018): use only Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label) per TSB 18-NA-355, the original Dexron HP fluid is implicated in torque-converter shudder.. Coolant: Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 6L80 6-speed: Dexron VI ATF, pan drain-and-fill ~6 qt, side-plug level check. 8L90 8-speed (6.2L from 2015, some 5.3L 2017-2018): use only Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label) per TSB 18-NA-355, the original Dexron HP fluid is implicated in torque-converter shudder.. Coolant: Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi. ## 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluid guide (High confidence) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi | | Transmission | 6L80 6-speed: Dexron VI ATF, pan drain-and-fill ~6 qt, side-plug level check. 8L90 8-speed (6.2L from 2015, some 5.3L 2017-2018): use only Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label) per TSB 18-NA-355, the original Dexron HP fluid is implicated in torque-converter shudder. | | Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid | | Power steering | None on most (electric power steering); no scheduled service | | Differential | 75W-85 synthetic gear oil (rear axle) | | Transfer case | Auto-Trak II fluid (4WD) | Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec ## Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover? These fluids specifications apply to every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 built from 2014 through 2018, the K2XX (3rd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, double, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [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) ## What changed during the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 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 | ## 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take? 6L80 6-speed: Dexron VI ATF, pan drain-and-fill ~6 qt, side-plug level check. 8L90 8-speed (6.2L from 2015, some 5.3L 2017-2018): use only Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label) per TSB 18-NA-355, the original Dexron HP fluid is implicated in torque-converter shudder.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 use? Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi. ### What brake fluid does a 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take? DOT 3 brake fluid. ### What differential fluid does a 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take? 75W-85 synthetic gear oil (rear axle). ## 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) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations - [2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/fluids) - [2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/fluids). ## More for the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/bulbs) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.