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EnglishService and Maintenance for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2018-2025
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Service and Maintenance
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment.
Caution
Service and Maintenance
Damage caused by improper maintenance
can lead to costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
General Information
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This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this
schedule to help protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it is
sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to
have all required maintenance performed.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
Maintenance Schedule
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inspections, recommended fluids, and
lubricants are important to keep the
vehicle in good working condition.
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point Vehicle
Do not have chemical flushes that are not
approved by GM performed on the
vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents,
cleaners, or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage the
vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that
are not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Your dealer has trained technicians who can
perform required maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have up-to-date
tools and equipment for fast and accurate
diagnostics. Many dealers have extended
evening and Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling to
assist with service needs.
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . 421
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 422
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are
the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is
recommended to have your dealer perform
these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep
the vehicle in good working condition,
improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle
emissions.
Maintenance Records
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Your dealer recognizes the importance of
providing competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained technicians,
the dealer is the place for routine
maintenance such as oil changes and tire
rotations and additional maintenance items
like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
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Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe Service.
wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for
New Tires 0 383 and
Wheel Replacement 0 386.
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Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
Warning
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See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 419.
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Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Vehicle
Load Limits 0 204.
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0 334.
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Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0 406.
Extended Idle Use
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Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine) 0 295
or Recommended Fuel (2.7L L4 and 5.3L
V8 Engines) 0 294.
When the vehicle is used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour of use
shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 127 or Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128 for hourmeter,
if equipped.
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal Service.
Additional Required Services — Normal
Service
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
Tires are rotated to achieve a more uniform
wear for all tires. The first rotation is the
most important.
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
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Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
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Check engine oil level and oil
weather.
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system. Or
when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km/
600 mi. If driven under the best
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the
tires as soon as possible, check for proper
tire inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual
wear continues after the rotation, check the
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Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
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Frequently towing a trailer.
Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
conditions, the engine oil life system may
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Used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
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not indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset. Your
trained dealer technician can perform this
work. If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle within
5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life System
0 341.
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
earliest convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air filter
is replaced. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0 342.
compartment air filter replacement may
also be needed if there is reduced airflow,
window fogging, or odors. Your GM
dealer can help determine when to
replace the filter.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
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Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System 0 343.
Severe Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance*
Every 96 000 km (60,000 mi)
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Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots. (2.7L L4 Turbo
Engine Only)
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Public service, military, or commercial use
vehicles to include the following:
‐ Ambulances, police cars, and
emergency rescue vehicles.
Every 156 000 km (97,500 mi)
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Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots. (5.3L and 6.2L
V8 Engines Only)
‐ Civilian vehicles such as light duty
pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger
cars that are used in military
applications.
Every 161 000 km (100,000 mi)
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Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 356.
‐ Recovery vehicles such as tow trucks
and flatbed single vehicle carriers or
any vehicle that is consistently used in
towing trailers or other loads.
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Change transfer case fluid, if equipped
with 4WD. Do not directly power wash
the transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case and/
or axles and should be replaced.
‐ High use commercial vehicles such as
courier delivery vehicles, private
security patrol vehicles, or any vehicles
that operate on a 24–hour basis.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
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Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Or every 24 months, whichever comes
first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement may
be needed if driving in areas with heavy
traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens. Passenger
‐ Any vehicle consistently operated in a
high sand or dust environment such as
those used on oil pipelines and similar
applications.
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Vehicles that are regularly used for short
trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less.
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case and/
or axles and should be replaced.
The technician will perform the following
checks on your vehicle. For a complete list
of checks, inspections, and services, see your
dealer.
The oil life indicator will show you when
to change the oil and filter. Under severe
conditions the indicator may come on
before 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
Some items may not apply to your vehicle
and/or region.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
Replace brake fluid.
* Footnote: Under extreme driving
conditions listed above, it may be
necessary to replace your spark plugs at
more frequent intervals. For further
assistance in determining the most
suitable service maintenance intervals for
your vehicle, please contact your
authorized GM Dealer.
Diagnostics
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OnStar active, if equipped
Service history/recall check
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Every Seven Years
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Replace Air Conditioning Desiccant every
seven years. The air conditioning system
requires maintenance every seven years.
This service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air conditioning
system. This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Engine Oil and Filter
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Engine oil
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Oil life monitor
‐ Reset oil life monitor
Extreme service is for vehicles mainly
driven off-road in four-wheel drive or used
in farming, mining, forestry, or snow
plowing.
Exterior Lights
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Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
Additional Required Services — Severe
Service
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
completed by a GM dealer technician is a
maintenance assessment of your vehicle.
The benefit of the MPVI is to identify and
inform the customer of service items that
require immediate attention and those that
may require attention in the future.
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Visual inspection
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
Battery
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Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter.
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Battery visual inspection
Battery test results
Battery cables and connections
Every 80 500 km (50,000 mi)
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Change transfer case fluid, if equipped
with 4WD. Do not directly power wash
the transfer case and/or front/rear axle
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Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
Engine air filter
Hoses
Belts
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
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Engine oil
Transmission
Drive axle
Transfer case
Engine cooling system
Power steering, if equipped
Fuel system
Shocks and struts
Steering components
Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
Compartment lift struts, if equipped
Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
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Horn
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Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
Rotation, if applicable
Alignment check, optional
Reset tire pressure monitor
Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
Ignition lock, if equipped
Starter switch
Evaporative control system
Lubricate
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Chassis components
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Check spare tire, if equipped
Special Application Services
Brakes
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Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
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Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0 406.
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Seat belt components
Exhaust system
Accelerator pedal
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Transmission) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication
Engine Coolant
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See Cooling System
0 343.
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 339.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines
See your dealer.
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. See Brake Fluid 0 351.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel
Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)
Windshield Washer
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Part
GM Part Number
ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
84121219
84121217
A3244C
A3246C
IWith high capacity air cleaner
IWithout high capacity air cleaner
Oil Filter
55495105
12707246
12707246
13508023
PF66
PF63
PF63
CF185
I2.7L L4
I5.3L V8
I6.2L V8
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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Part
GM Part Number
ACDelco Part Number
Spark Plugs
I2.7L L4
12688094
12622441
12622441
41-106-IP
41-114
I5.3L V8
41-114
I6.2L V8
Wiper Blades
84578275
84578275
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IDriver Side – 55 cm (21.7 in)
IPassenger Side – 55 cm (21.7 in)
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed
in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Date
Odometer Reading
Serviced By
Services Performed
