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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
3.30 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10L80/MQB)
8.10 QTS. (7.66 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV
Brake Fluid
2.11 PTS. (0.99 L) — DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil
2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) Note: GM Part No. 19300457.
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)
13.80 QTS. (13.05 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)
7.00 QTS. (6.62 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 DexosD
Transfer Case Fluid
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 8L90/MQE)
7.40 QTS. (7 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON HP Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (5.3L Eng,Eng CD L84)
13.80 QTS. (13.05 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (5.3L Eng)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
Engine Coolant (6.2L Eng)
13.30 QTS. (12.58 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (6.2L Eng)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-40 DexosR Note: GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
Engine Coolant (2.7L Eng)
12.50 QTS. (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (2.7L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6L80/MYC)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (4.3L Eng)
12.20 QTS. (11.54 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (4.3L Eng)
5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
Engine Coolant (5.3L Eng,Eng CD L82)
13.60 QTS. (12.87 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Notes
- →GM Part No. 19300457.
- →GM Part No. 19368514.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
- →GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787
- →ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
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- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 3.30 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10L80/MQB): 8.10 QTS. (7.66 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ULV, Brake Fluid: 2.11 PTS. (0.99 L) — DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) Note: GM Part No. 19300457., Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng): 13.80 QTS. (13.05 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (3.0L Eng): 7.00 QTS. (6.62 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 DexosD, Transfer Case Fluid: 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 8L90/MQE): 7.40 QTS. (7 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON HP Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (5.3L Eng,Eng CD L84): 13.80 QTS. (13.05 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (5.3L Eng): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil., Engine Coolant (6.2L Eng): 13.30 QTS. (12.58 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (6.2L Eng): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — API - SAE 0W-40 DexosR Note: GM Engine Oil Recall: Fill engine with NEW 0W-40 Engine Oil. Replace the oil fill cap with the NEW 0W-40 oil cap Part No.12713787, Engine Coolant (2.7L Eng): 12.50 QTS. (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (2.7L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F)., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6L80/MYC): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (4.3L Eng): 12.20 QTS. (11.54 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (4.3L Eng): 5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F)., Engine Coolant (5.3L Eng,Eng CD L82): 13.60 QTS. (12.87 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes 3.30 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil.