2014–2018 K2XX (3rd generation)
2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil Type and Capacity
The 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 5W-30 engine oil, 6 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter ACDelco PF63E. Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 (LV3) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | dexos1 Gen 2 (current replacement standard: dexos1 Gen 3) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | ACDelco PF63E |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575 (Ultra), Wix 57045, Mobil 1 M1-212A |
| Change interval | Per Oil Life Monitor, max 12 months (typically 5,000–7,500 mi) |
Direct-injected EcoTec3 V6 with AFM; 6-speed 6L80 only. dexos1-licensed synthetic is required.
2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Allowed alternates | 0W-20 (GM's later capacity charts (2019 Silverado LD, 2020 Tahoe with the same L83) list 0W-20; either dexos1 grade is accepted for service. Early owner manuals specify 5W-30.) |
| Oil standard | dexos1 Gen 2 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 8 qt / 7.6 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | ACDelco PF63E |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575 (Ultra), Wix 57045, Mobil 1 M1-212A |
| Change interval | Per Oil Life Monitor, max 12 months |
GM originally published 8.5 qt for 2014–2015 and corrected it to 8.0 qt (bulletin PIP5231A), fill 8.0 and check the dipstick. Big jump from the old 6-qt Vortec.
2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (L86) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | dexos1 Gen 2 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 8 qt / 7.6 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | ACDelco PF63E |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575 (Ultra), Wix 57045, Mobil 1 M1-212A |
| Change interval | Per Oil Life Monitor, max 12 months |
GM reduced the published capacity from 8.5 to 8.0 qt in a May 2015 bulletin. Do not fill 8.5. The 6.2L specifies 0W-20 even in years when the 5.3L manual said 5W-30.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover?
These oil 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. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2014Generation launch: direct-injected EcoTec3 engines, 8-qt V8 sumps, factory cabin air filter added
- 20156.2L pairs with the new 8L90 8-speed (source of the shudder TSB); 6.2L tow rating hits 12,000 lb
- 2016Facelift: new front fascia, LED low beams on LTZ/High Country, updated infotainment
- 2019K2XX 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 oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
- It depends on the engine. The 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 (LV3) takes 6 quarts; The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83) takes 8 quarts; The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (L86) takes 8 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
- 5W-30 meeting dexos1 Gen 2 (current replacement standard: dexos1 Gen 3), full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The factory specification is 5W-30 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need an oil change?
- Per Oil Life Monitor, max 12 months (typically 5,000–7,500 mi). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
- The OEM filter is ACDelco PF63E. Common equivalents: Fram XG10575 (Ultra), Wix 57045, Mobil 1 M1-212A.
Sources
- GM TechLink, official 2019/2020 engine oil capacity chart (incl. Silverado LD L83)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2014 Silverado 1500 5.3L (L83)
- SilveradoSierra forum, GM bulletin: Gen V V8 capacity corrected 8.5 → 8.0 qt
- GM Authority, TSB 18-NA-355 fluid fix for 8-speed shudder
- GM-Trucks forum, TSB 18-NA-355 transmission flush discussion
- SilveradoSierra forum, K2XX A/C condenser known issue
- 1A Auto, 2014–2019 Silverado cabin air filter replacement (23281440)
- Autopadre, Silverado 1500 wiper size chart (22/22)
- FinditParts, Fram XG10575 cross-reference to ACDelco PF63E
- Bomnin Chevrolet, Silverado towing capacity by year