Chevrolet oil and fluids

What oil does a Chevrolet take?

The oil each Chevrolet engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 33 engines — from Chevrolet's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.

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By engine

1.2 Turbo I3 (LIH) · 2020 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2021–2024 · Trailblazer (MY2021), Encore GX (MY2021), Trax (MY2024), Envista (MY2024))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
4.2 quarts (4 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Trailblazer (2021-), Trax (2024-), Encore GX (2020-), Envista (2024-)Shared engine — also sold as Buick

1.3 Turbo I3 (L3T) · 2020 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2021–2021 · Trailblazer (MY2021), Encore GX (MY2021))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Same FWD and AWD in the MY2021 Trailblazer manual.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Trailblazer (2021-), Encore GX (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as Buick

1.4 Turbo I4 (LUV / LE2) · 2014–2022

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2017 · Cruze (MY2014, MY2017), Trax (MY2016), Encore (MY2016))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014 Cruze manual: 'SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade'; below -29 °C (-20 °F) SAE 0W-20 may be used (gasoline engines).
Oil change with filter
4.25 quarts (4 liters)(Cruze MY2014 (LUV))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
4.2 quarts (4 liters)(Cruze MY2017 (LE2), Trax MY2016, Encore MY2016)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (Cruze); DOT 3 or DOT 4 as marked on the cap (Trax MY2016); DOT 4 (Encore MY2016)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Trax MY2016: DOT 3 changed every 5 years, DOT 4 every 3 years.

Used in: Cruze (2014-2019), Cruze Limited (2016), Sonic (2014-2020), Trax (2015-2022), Encore (2014-2022)Shared engine — also sold as Buick

1.5 Turbo I4 (LFV) — Malibu · 2016–2025

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Malibu (MY2016 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 Malibu manual: 'Use SAE 5W-30 … for all engines except the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.'
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2020–2020 · Malibu (MY2020 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2020 manual names 0W-20 for the LFV 1.5L turbo. Change year between MY2016 and MY2020 not checked — read the oil fill cap.
Oil change with filter
4.2 quarts (4 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Malibu (2016-2025)

1.5 Turbo I4 (LSD) · 2025 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2025 on · Equinox (MY2025 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
4.2 quarts (4 liters)(FWD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
5.3 quarts (5 liters)(AWD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Equinox (2025-), Terrain (2025-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

1.5 Turbo I4 (LYX) — Equinox / Terrain · 2018–2024

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (second generation) · 0W-20(2018–2018 · Equinox / Terrain)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2018 manuals: 'For the LYX 1.5L turbo engine, use … 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.'
Oil change with filter
4.2 quarts (4 liters)(FWD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
5.3 quarts (5 liters)(AWD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2018 Equinox/Terrain manuals.

Used in: Equinox (2018-2024), Terrain (2018-2024)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

1.6 Turbo-diesel I4 (LH7) · 2017–2019

Engine oil
GM dexos2 · ACEA C3 (substitute only if dexos2 unavailable) · 5W-30(2017–2018 · Cruze Diesel (MY2017), Equinox / Terrain diesel (MY2018))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F): SAE 0W-40 may be used.
Oil change with filter
5.3 quarts (5 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Cruze Diesel (2017-2019), Equinox (2018-2019), Terrain (2018-2019)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

1.8 I4 Ecotec (LUW) · 2014–2018

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2014 · Cruze (MY2014 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014 Cruze: below -29 °C (-20 °F) SAE 0W-20 may be used.
Oil change with filter
4.25 quarts (4 liters)(Cruze MY2014)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Cruze (2014-2015), Cruze Limited (2016), Sonic (2014-2018)

1.8 I4 full hybrid — Malibu Hybrid · 2016–2019

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-20(2016–2016 · Malibu Hybrid (MY2016 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 Malibu manual: 'SAE 5W-20 … for the 1.8L L4 Hybrid. SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.'
Oil change with filter
5.3 quarts (5 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Engine loop: 50/50 drinkable water and DEX-COOL; power-electronics loop: 50/50 de-ionized water and DEX-COOL.
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Malibu Hybrid (2016-2019)

2.0 Turbo I4 (LTG / LSY) — crossovers, Camaro, Malibu, Regal · 2014 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2020 · LTG: Malibu (MY2016, MY2020), Equinox/Terrain (MY2018), Traverse RS (MY2018), Camaro (MY2016), Envision (MY2017), Regal (MY2018))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
LTG engine. The MY2018 Regal and MY2020 Malibu manuals say full synthetic dexos1. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2023 · LSY: XT4 (MY2019), Envision (MY2021), Blazer (MY2023))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
LSY engine — check the engine code; LTG and LSY take different viscosities.
Oil change with filter
5 quarts (4.7 liters)(LTG FWD (Malibu, Equinox/Terrain FWD, Traverse, Regal FWD))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)(LTG AWD (Equinox/Terrain AWD, Regal AWD); Envision MY2017)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
5 quarts (4.7 liters)(LTG Camaro without engine oil cooler)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(LTG Camaro with engine oil cooler)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
5.3 quarts (5 liters)(LSY (XT4, Envision MY2021, Blazer MY2023))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (Malibu, Equinox/Terrain MY2018, Traverse, XT4, Camaro); DOT 4 (Envision, Regal, Blazer MY2023)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Used in: Equinox / Terrain (2018-2020), Blazer (2023-), Traverse RS (2018-2019), Malibu (2014-2022), Camaro (2016-2023), Regal (2014-2020), Envision (2016-), Acadia (2020-2023), XT4 (2019-), XT5 / XT6 (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Buick, Cadillac

2.0 Turbo-diesel I4 (LUZ) — Cruze Diesel · 2014–2015

Engine oil
GM dexos2 · ACEA C3 (substitute only if dexos2 unavailable) · 5W-30(2014–2014 · Cruze Diesel (MY2014 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014 Cruze manual (diesel section). Extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F): SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
4.75 quarts (4.5 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Cruze Diesel (2014-2015)

2.4 I4 Ecotec — Equinox / Terrain · 2014–2017

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Equinox / Terrain)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 Equinox manual. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
5 quarts (4.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Equinox (2014-2017), Terrain (2014-2017)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

2.5 I4 (LCV) — cars and crossovers · 2014–2023

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-20(2016–2017 · Impala (MY2016), ATS (MY2016), Acadia (MY2017), Envision (MY2017))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
These manuals: 'Use SAE 5W-20 … for the 2.5L L4 engine. SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.'
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2019 · Blazer (MY2019 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2019 Blazer manual names 0W-20 for the 2.5L. Other models' change year not checked.
Oil change with filter
5 quarts (4.7 liters)(FWD (Impala, Acadia FWD, Envision FWD, Blazer, ATS))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)(AWD (Acadia AWD, Envision AWD))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2017 Acadia and MY2017 Envision list a larger AWD fill.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (Impala, ATS, Acadia, Blazer); DOT 4 (Envision)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Used in: Malibu (2014-2016), Impala (2014-2020), Blazer (2019-2021), Acadia (2017-2023), Envision (2016-2020), ATS (2014-2016)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Buick, Cadillac

2.5 I4 (LCV) — Colorado / Canyon · 2015–2022

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-20(2016–2016 · Colorado / Canyon)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 Colorado manual.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2021–2021 · Colorado / Canyon)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2021 Colorado manual. The change year between the MY2016 and MY2021 manuals was not checked.
Oil change with filter
5 quarts (4.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 and MY2021 Colorado manuals.

Used in: Colorado (2015-2022), Canyon (2015-2022)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

2.5 Turbo I4 (LK0) · 2024 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2024–2025 · Traverse (MY2024), Acadia (MY2024), Enclave (MY2025))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Traverse (2024-), Acadia (2024-), Enclave (2025-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Buick

2.7 Turbo I4 (L3B / L2R TurboMax) — pickups · 2019 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2019 on · Silverado 1500 (MY2019-2026 manuals), Sierra 1500 (MY2024), Colorado (MY2024))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Same figure in the Silverado/Sierra 1500 and the MY2024 Colorado manuals.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource
GM-approved DOT 4 (Silverado MY2019+, Colorado MY2024).

Used in: Silverado 1500 (2019-), Sierra 1500 (2019-), Colorado (2023-), Canyon (2023-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

2.8 Duramax I4 turbo-diesel (LWN) · 2016–2022

Engine oil
GM dexos2 · 5W-30(2016–2019 · Colorado / Canyon; Express / Savana (van))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Duramax supplement: dexos2; if unavailable a substitute meeting ACEA C3 may be used (MY2016 supplement text). Extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F): SAE 0W-40 may be used.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 and MY2017 Duramax supplements.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.6 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2019 Duramax supplement prints 5.6 L / 6.0 qt.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Used in: Colorado (2016-2022), Canyon (2016-2022), Express / Savana (2017-2022)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

3.0 Duramax I6 turbo-diesel (LM2 / LZ0) — MY2019-2022 · 2019–2022

Engine oil
GM dexosD · 0W-20(2019–2022 · Silverado / Sierra 1500, Tahoe / Suburban, Yukon, Escalade)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Duramax 3.0L supplement: 'Use engine oils that meet the dexosD specification.' The supplement also warns that DPF damage can occur if CJ-4/CK-4-class oil and ULSD are not used.
Oil change with filter
7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Duramax 3.0L supplement, Technical Data.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Used in: Silverado 1500 (2019-2022), Sierra 1500 (2019-2022), Tahoe / Suburban (2021-2022), Yukon (2021-2022), Escalade (2021-2022)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Cadillac

3.0 Duramax I6 turbo-diesel (LM2 / LZ0) — MY2023-on · 2023 on

Engine oil
GM dexosD · 0W-20(2023 on · Silverado / Sierra 1500, Tahoe / Suburban, Yukon, Escalade)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Duramax 3.0L supplement (MY2023, 2024, 2026).
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Used in: Silverado 1500 (2023-), Sierra 1500 (2023-), Tahoe / Suburban (2023-), Yukon (2023-), Escalade (2023-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Cadillac

3.6 V6 — Colorado / Canyon · 2015–2022

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Colorado / Canyon)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 Colorado manual.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2021–2021 · Colorado / Canyon)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2021 Colorado manual. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 and MY2021 Colorado manuals.

Used in: Colorado (2015-2022), Canyon (2015-2022)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

3.6 V6 (LGX and other HFV6) — cars and crossovers · 2014 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2018 · Equinox/Terrain (MY2016), Camaro (MY2016), Impala (MY2016), XT5 (MY2017), Acadia (MY2017), LaCrosse (MY2017), Traverse (MY2018), Enclave (MY2018))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2018–2023 · Regal (MY2018), Blazer (MY2019, MY2023), XT6 (MY2020))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
These manuals say full synthetic dexos1. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Equinox, Traverse, Blazer, XT5, XT6, Acadia, Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal, Impala.
Oil change with filter
5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(Camaro (MY2016))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (most MY2016-2020 manuals); DOT 4 (Regal MY2018, Blazer MY2023)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Used in: Traverse (2014-2023), Enclave (2014-2024), Acadia (2014-2023), Blazer (2019-), Equinox / Terrain (2014-2017), Camaro (2014-2024), Impala (2014-2020), LaCrosse (2014-2019), Regal (2018-2020), XT5 (2017-), XT6 (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Buick, Cadillac

4.3 V6 EcoTec3 (LV3 / LV1) · 2014–2021

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2016 · Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2019–2021 · Silverado 1500)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (MY2014-2016 manuals); DOT 4 (MY2019-on manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Used in: Silverado 1500 (2014-2021), Sierra 1500 (2014-2021)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

5.3 V8 EcoTec3 (L83 / L84 / L82) · 2014 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 0W-20(2014–2016 · Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500 (MY2014, MY2016 manuals); Tahoe / Suburban (MY2015 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014 manual: 'licensed dexos1' oil, ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend recommended.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019 on · Silverado 1500 (MY2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026 manuals); Sierra 1500 (MY2024); Tahoe / Suburban (MY2021, 2023); Escalade (MY2021))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
From MY2019 the manuals say 'full synthetic engine oils that meet the dexos1 specification'.
Oil change with filter
8.5 quarts (8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014 Silverado 1500 manual (5.3L/6.2L row).
Oil change with filter
8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2015 Tahoe/Suburban and MY2016-2026 Silverado/Sierra/Tahoe manuals.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (MY2014-2016 manuals); DOT 4 (MY2019-on manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
GM-approved fluid of the type marked on the reservoir cap. MY2014/2016 Silverado and MY2015 Tahoe: DOT 3. MY2019+ Silverado, MY2021+ Tahoe/Suburban: DOT 4.

Used in: Silverado 1500 (2014-), Sierra 1500 (2014-), Tahoe (2015-), Suburban (2015-), Yukon / Yukon XL (2015-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

6.0 V8 (L96) — HD pickups · 2014–2019

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2016 · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
From the MY2014 and MY2016 Silverado manuals (which cover the 2500/3500 series). Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014/2016 Silverado manuals.

Used in: Silverado 2500HD/3500HD (2014/2015-2019), Sierra 2500HD/3500HD (2014/2015-2019)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

6.2 supercharged V8 LT4 — Corvette C7 Z06 · 2015–2019

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Corvette Z06 (MY2016 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 manual: Mobil 1 dexos1 recommended for dry-sump engines; for track use the oil must be changed to 15W-50 synthetic.
Oil change with filter
9.8 quarts (9.3 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Corvette C7 (2014-2019)

6.2 V8 EcoTec3 (L86 / L87) — trucks and SUVs · 2014 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 0W-20(2014–2016 · Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500 (MY2014, MY2016 manuals))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2019 · Silverado 1500 (MY2019 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic)(2021–2024 · Silverado 1500 (MY2021, 2022, 2024), Sierra 1500 (MY2024), Tahoe / Suburban (MY2021, 2023), Escalade (MY2021))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
These manuals print no viscosity for the 6.2L: 'refer to the engine oil fill cap for the proper engine oil viscosity grade for your vehicle.' Read the cap — do not assume 0W-20.
Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2026 on · Silverado 1500 (MY2026 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2026 manual names SAE 0W-20 for both the 5.3L and 6.2L. Engines that have had recall or repair work may carry a different viscosity on the oil fill cap — follow the cap.
Oil change with filter
8.5 quarts (8 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2014 Silverado 1500 manual (5.3L/6.2L row).
Oil change with filter
8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016-2026 Silverado/Sierra, MY2021/2023 Tahoe/Suburban, MY2021 Escalade manuals.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (MY2014-2016 manuals); DOT 4 (MY2019-on manuals)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Used in: Silverado 1500 (2014-), Sierra 1500 / Denali (2014-), Tahoe / Suburban (2015-), Yukon / Yukon XL (2015-), Escalade / ESV (2015-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Cadillac

6.2 V8 LT1 — Camaro SS · 2016–2024

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Camaro SS (MY2016 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 manual. For track use the manual says change to 0W-40 or 5W-40 meeting dexos2. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
Oil change with filter
10 quarts (9.5 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Camaro SS (2016-2024)

6.2 V8 LT1 — Corvette C7 · 2014–2019

Engine oil
GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Corvette Stingray (MY2016 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2016 manual: GM recommends Mobil 1 dexos1 oils for dry-sump engines. Track use: the manual says the oil must be changed to 15W-50 synthetic.
Oil change with filter
7 quarts (6.6 liters)(without Z51 (wet sump))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter
9.8 quarts (9.3 liters)(with Z51 (dry sump))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 3
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Corvette C7 (2014-2019)

6.2 V8 LT2 — Corvette C8 · 2020 on

Engine oil
GM dexos2 · 0W-40(2020–2020 · Corvette Stingray C8 (MY2020 manual))
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2020 manual: 'Use engine oils that meet the dexos2 specification … GM recommends Mobil 1 engine oils that show the dexos2 approved logo.' Later-year manuals not checked.
Oil change with filter
7.5 quarts (7.1 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Corvette Stingray C8 (2020-)

6.6 Duramax V8 turbo-diesel (LML / L5P) — HD pickups · 2016 on

Engine oil
API CJ-4 · 15W-40(2016–2017 · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Duramax supplement: 'Oils designated as API CJ-4 are required.' Below -18 °C (0 °F) use SAE 5W-40.
Engine oil
API CJ-4 or CK-4 · 15W-40(2019 on · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Duramax supplement (MY2019, 2021, 2024): 'Oils designated as API CJ-4 or CK-4 are required.' Below -18 °C (0 °F) use SAE 5W-40.
Oil change with filter
10 quarts (9.5 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Used in: Silverado 2500HD/3500HD (2016-), Sierra 2500HD/3500HD (2016-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

6.6 V8 gasoline (L8T) — HD pickups · 2020 on

Engine oil
GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2024–2024 · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
Checked in the MY2024 HD manual only. Below -29 °C (-20 °F) use SAE 0W-30.
Oil change with filter
8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
MY2024 Silverado HD manual.
Coolant
DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Silverado 2500HD/3500HD (2020-), Sierra 2500HD/3500HD (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC

Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV (electric) · 2017–2023

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant
DEX-COOL premix (GMW3420)
Manufacturer-publishedSource
No engine oil. MY2017 Bolt EV: 'Use only Premix DEX-COOL coolant'. MY2022 Bolt EUV: ACDelco Premix (50/50 de-ionized water and DEX-COOL). Battery 7.0 L / 7.4 qt, power electronics 3.8 L / 4.0 qt, heater 2.0 L / 2.1 qt.
Brake fluid
DOT 3 (Bolt EV MY2017); DOT 4 (Bolt EUV MY2022)
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Bolt EV (2017-2023), Bolt EUV (2022-2023)

GM Ultium electric vehicles · 2022 on

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant
ACDelco Premix (50/50 de-ionized water and DEX-COOL); GMW18270 and GMW3420
Manufacturer-publishedSource
No engine oil. MY2025 Equinox EV: coolant meeting GMW18270 and GMW3420 (DEXCOOL); MY2024 Blazer EV / Silverado EV and MY2023 LYRIQ list ACDelco Premix. Capacities: 'See your dealer' (LYRIQ prints 11.5 L RWD / 11.8 L AWD).
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Manufacturer-publishedSource

Used in: Silverado EV (2024-), Blazer EV (2024-), Equinox EV (2024-), Sierra EV (2024-), HUMMER EV Pickup / SUV (2022-), LYRIQ (2023-)Shared engine — also sold as GMC, Cadillac

Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.

Common questions

What oil does a Chevrolet take?

It depends on the engine. Across the 33 Chevrolet engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 5W-30, 0W-20, 5W-20, with GM dexos1 (full synthetic), GM dexos1, GM dexos1 (second generation), GM dexos2. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.

How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet take?

Between 4.2 and 10 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.

Oil type and capacity by make