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title: "2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fluids"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 8L90 8-speed (2.7L, most 5.3L): Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label), TSB 18-NA-355 fluid. 10L80 10-speed (6.2L, diesel, some 5.3L 4WD): Dexron HP / LV ATF HP per GM service info. 6L80 6-speed on 2019-2021 base 4.3L/5.3L WT-Custom: Dexron VI.. Coolant: Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi. Turbo and diesel engines have additional cooling circuits. Capacities vary by engine.."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 8L90 8-speed (2.7L, most 5.3L): Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label), TSB 18-NA-355 fluid. 10L80 10-speed (6.2L, diesel, some 5.3L 4WD): Dexron HP / LV ATF HP per GM service info. 6L80 6-speed on 2019-2021 base 4.3L/5.3L WT-Custom: Dexron VI.. Coolant: Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi. Turbo and diesel engines have additional cooling circuits. Capacities vary by engine..

## 2019-2025 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. Turbo and diesel engines have additional cooling circuits. Capacities vary by engine. |
| Transmission | 8L90 8-speed (2.7L, most 5.3L): Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label), TSB 18-NA-355 fluid. 10L80 10-speed (6.2L, diesel, some 5.3L 4WD): Dexron HP / LV ATF HP per GM service info. 6L80 6-speed on 2019-2021 base 4.3L/5.3L WT-Custom: Dexron VI. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
| 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 2019 through 2025, the T1XX (4th generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, double, crew cab); interior refresh 2022. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2019 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019)
- [2020 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2020)
- [2021 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2021)
- [2022 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2022)
- [2023 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2023)
- [2024 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2024)
- [2025 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2025)

## What changed during the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2019 | Generation launch: 2.7L Turbo debuts, 5.3L/6.2L gain DFM, 4.3L V6 and 6-speed carry over on base trims |
| 2020 | 3.0L Duramax LM2 diesel arrives; 6.2L/diesel use the 10L80 10-speed |
| 2021 | Last year for the 4.3L V6 (fleet/base); multi-flex tailgate spreads |
| 2022 | Major refresh: all-new interior with 13.4-in Google infotainment, ZR2 flagship debuts, Super Cruise on High Country; LED lamps standard on most retail trims |
| 2023 | 2.7L becomes 'TurboMax' (430 lb-ft); LZ0 Duramax replaces LM2 (305 hp, 200k-mi oil-pump belt) |
| 2024-2025 | Carryover years; 2021-2024 6.2L trucks swept into recall 25V-274 in April 2025 |

## 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?

8L90 8-speed (2.7L, most 5.3L): Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label), TSB 18-NA-355 fluid. 10L80 10-speed (6.2L, diesel, some 5.3L 4WD): Dexron HP / LV ATF HP per GM service info. 6L80 6-speed on 2019-2021 base 4.3L/5.3L WT-Custom: Dexron VI.. 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 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 use?

Dexcool (orange) 50/50 pre-mix; change at 5 years / 150,000 mi. Turbo and diesel engines have additional cooling circuits. Capacities vary by engine..

### What brake fluid does a 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?

DOT 3 brake fluid.

### What differential fluid does a 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?

75W-85 synthetic gear oil (rear axle).

## Sources

- [GM TechLink, official 2019/2020 engine oil capacity chart (all T1XX engines)](https://gm-techlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TechLink-engine-oil-capacities-2019-2020_C.pdf)
- [NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-274, 6.2L L87 engine failure](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V274-1598.PDF)
- [GM Authority, Silverado/Sierra 6.2L L87 recall coverage](https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/04/chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-recalled-for-6-2l-v8-engine-loss-of-propulsion/)
- [Blauparts, 2020-2025 Silverado 3.0L LM2/LZ0 oil change kit (dexosD 0W-20)](https://www.blauparts.com/chevrolet-silverado-1500-oil-change-kit-3-0l-lm2-lz0-duramax-diesel-0w20-dexosd.html)
- [Duramax Forum, LM2 oil pump belt 150,000-mi service](https://www.duramaxforum.com/threads/oil-pump-belt-on-lm2.1016808/)
- [Costa Oils, 2020 Silverado 2.7L (L3B) oil change guide (PF66)](https://costaoils.com/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-2-7l-oil-change-guide/)
- [AutoZone, 2020 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48/H6, AGM)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2020)
- [Goodyear, 2019 Silverado Custom Trail Boss OE tire (LT275/65R18)](https://www.goodyear.com/en_US/vehicle-search/Chevrolet_Silverado-1500_2019_Custom-Trail-Boss_256968-S-161259)
- [Wheel-Size.com, 2019 Silverado 1500 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019/)
- [XenonPro, 2019-2021 Silverado bulb size chart (H11 low / 9005 high, halogen trims)](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2019-to-2021-chevy-silverado-1500-headlight-bulb-sizes)
- [Cox Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 towing capacity by engine/year](https://www.coxchevy.com/manufacturer-information/chevrolet-silverado-1500-towing-capacity/)

## Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations

- [2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/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 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/bulbs)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/specs)

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