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Engine All engines 4.3L V6 5.3L V8 6.2L V8
Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 11 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls11 16V069000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
16V256000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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Technical Service Bulletins896 All categories POWER TRAIN ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SEATS SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) TIRES EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS WHEELS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY LANE DEPARTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN TRAILER HITCHES FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE VISIBILITY/WIPER BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
N192265660 POWER TRAIN 2020-01-07
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2014-2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a power sliding rear window (RPO A48) may have areas of high electrical resistance on the rear defroster circuit. This could be caused, in part, by mechanical stress from opening and closing the rear power window, intrusion of debris, and use of the rear defroster. Over time, this condition could generate heat that could melt the areas surrounding the circuit. In rare instances, this heat could cause a non-propagating fire, increasing the risk of property damage or injury. Dealers will replace the buss bar covers and contact cover. If the rear window or sliding glass assembly appears damaged due to an occurrence of high electrical resistance on the rear defroster circuit, they should also be replaced.
PIP5344 ENGINE 2015-10-29
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
15NA067 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2015-11-24
Information on Ordering New Delphi Style Fuel Pump
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