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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 20, 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 WHEELS EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES STRUCTURE POWER TRAIN FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE TIRES SEATS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS SERVICE BRAKES COMMUNICATION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS BACK OVER PREVENTION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH STEERING EXTERIOR LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER AIR BAGS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 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 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER PARKING BRAKE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS 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 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID 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 LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE TRAILER HITCHES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER 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)
PI1354H WHEELS 2018-03-22
This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair.
1008110001H EQUIPMENT 2019-04-01
This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
030604017O FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2020-11-16
This Informational Bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
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