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Engine All engines 6.0L V8 6.6L Diesel
Oil Filters Fluids Parts Value Towing Recalls TSBs The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8 quarts (filter included). The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 5 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 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: May 12, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty.
Safety recalls6 17V567000
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
19V088000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
19V328000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
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Technical Service Bulletins1080 All categories EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL STEERING TRAILER HITCHES POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING SERVICE BRAKES TIRES WHEELS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STRUCTURE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY UNKNOWN OR OTHER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS ENGINE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) SEATS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS COMMUNICATION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER AIR BAGS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY WHEELS:HUB ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE VISIBILITY SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR 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 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
PIP5510B EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2017-10-03
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technicians aprocedure to determine if the vehicle'sSCR system is healthy.
PIP4828A ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2013-01-01
Power On Acceleration After Cold Start.
PIC5588D ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2017-06-12
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.
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