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2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L — Maintenance Cheat Sheet

For the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83) · Last verified 2026-06-13

Quick-reference maintenance specs for the K2XX Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L V8. Watch the oil capacity: GM corrected it from 8.5 to 8.0 quarts by service bulletin after overfill reports.

Engine Oil

Oil type
0W-20 Full Synthetic — must meet dexos1
Oil capacity (with filter)
8.0 US qt — GM TSB PIP5231A corrected from the originally published 8.5
Oil filter (OEM)
ACDelco PF63E — EcoTec3 filter; not the older Vortec PF48
Change interval
per Oil Life Monitor — max 7,500 mi typical

Tires

Common tire size
265/65R18 — 17"/20" packages differ — check door jamb
Pressure
35 psi — P-metric sizes; LT-rated tires use a higher placard value

Battery

Group size
48 (H6) — premium trims (e.g. High Country) use Group 94R/H7
Check before you wrench: these figures are provided for general reference only and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's documentation. Values can vary by trim, engine, options, market, production date, and any aftermarket modifications. Always verify every value against your own owner's manual, the door-jamb sticker, or the part itself before performing any service. The Owner's Manual makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this information and accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from its use. Sources for this page: GM-Trucks forum — capacity TSB discussion · AMSOIL vehicle lookup — 2018 Silverado 5.3L

Common questions

What type of oil does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L take?

The 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic (must meet dexos1). Always verify against your owner's manual or door-jamb placard before servicing.

How much oil does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L take?

Oil capacity with a filter change is 8.0 US qt (GM TSB PIP5231A corrected from the originally published 8.5). Always verify against your owner's manual or door-jamb placard before servicing.

What oil filter fits a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L?

The OEM oil filter is ACDelco PF63E (EcoTec3 filter; not the older Vortec PF48). Always verify against your owner's manual or door-jamb placard before servicing.

What is the recommended tire pressure for a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L?

Pressure: 35 psi (P-metric sizes; LT-rated tires use a higher placard value). Always verify against your owner's manual or door-jamb placard before servicing.

What battery group size does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L use?

Battery group size: 48 (H6) (premium trims (e.g. High Country) use Group 94R/H7). Always verify against your owner's manual or door-jamb placard before servicing.

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