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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 2018 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 5 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 2018 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 recalls5 19V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
19V761000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
20V603000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
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Technical Service Bulletins943 All categories EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL TRAILER HITCHES TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SERVICE BRAKES BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TIRES STEERING UNKNOWN OR OTHER WHEELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:MATERIAL AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS ENGINE SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY/WIPER SUSPENSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SEAT BELTS:FRONT EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
18-NA-099 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2022-05-16
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
20-NA-142 POWER TRAIN 2022-05-19
This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
21-NA-043 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2022-05-16
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
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