--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500" description: "How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil life reset specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in 5 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil life reset specification changed by year? | Model years | Reset procedure | | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/oil-reset) | 5 steps | | [2014-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/oil-reset) | 5 steps | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset) | 4 steps | ## Full specifications by generation The oil life reset on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/oil-reset) - [2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/oil-reset) - [2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset) ## Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500? 5 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above. ### Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500? No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault. ### Why won't the oil light reset on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500? Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. ## 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/) ## Find your exact Silverado 1500 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012) More Chevrolet Silverado 1500 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.