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Engine All engines 2.7L Turbo 5.3L V8 6.2L V8
Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 0W-20 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 PF63, with 5 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 12 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 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF63) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 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 recalls12 19V814000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
19V837000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
24V797000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
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Technical Service Bulletins1106 All categories EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL VISIBILITY WHEELS POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS UNKNOWN OR OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS STRUCTURE SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH SUSPENSION SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET TIRES TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. BACK OVER PREVENTION STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL AIR BAGS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS BACK OVER PREVENTION: BACK-UP ALARM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER EXTERIOR LIGHTING COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION) EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:SEALS/GASKETS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
16NA222 EQUIPMENT 2019-06-25
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
18NA103 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2019-06-24
This Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated. Technicians may find DTCs P0087, P018B, P228A, P228B or P2635 set in ECM.
000601012J EQUIPMENT 2019-06-25
This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
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