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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Silverado 1500.

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the latest iteration of a nameplate that has been tracked for owner complaints since 1997, and its engine lubrication system is sized for 6.0 quarts of oil at a recommended viscosity of either 5W-30 or 0W-30. Reliability-wise, this model year has logged 346 owner complaints, with the engine as the most frequently cited problem area, and has been subject to three recalls. That total places the 2023 Silverado well clear of the line's 2014 peak of 1,554 complaints, but still well above the 54 complaints recorded for 2026 — situating it as a middling year in the truck's long-running dependability record.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/60R20 115SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12727115
Engine air filter84121217 alt 84121219
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441 alt 12688094
Battery88864542 alt 88864541
Front wiper blades84578275
Thermostat19420815 alt 55496127
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length241.3 in
Overall width81.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase156.7 in
Curb weight4674 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Silverado 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.36 sec — 2023 ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.36 sec14.83 sec420 hp4x4
2023ZR2 AEV Bison 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.40 sec14.80 sec420 hp4x4
2023ZR2 AEV Bison 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.40 sec14.80 sec420 hp4x4
2022LT Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V85.70 sec14.20 sec420 hp4x4
2022ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V85.70 sec14.20 sec420 hp4x4
2022High Country 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.00 sec14.40 sec420 hp4x4
2022ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.10 sec14.60 sec420 hp4x4
2022High Country 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.50 sec14.80 sec420 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity12.4 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity19.4 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.3 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 5W-30 · 0W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)Bracket Bolt: 7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs6.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsRetainer bolts: 11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugRear: 8.6
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugCase Hole Plug: 11.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug6.7 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerGM/AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerGM/AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.025-0.029" in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.3 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.709
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: 0.728
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.059"
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.00024"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2:110°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1All Bolts30 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°26 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°; Lower Crankcase Extension Bolts: 27.015 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft.lbs., Step 2: 180°. Lower Crankcase. M8 Bolts: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°. M6 bolts: 11.026 ft.lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12 Bolts9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 falls late in the current generation (20192024), where the federal data shows a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls. After peaking at 1,034 complaints and 10 recalls for the 2019 model, the numbers steadily decline, with 2023 recording 346 complaints and 3 recalls—a significant improvement that suggests early-generation issues were largely addressed. Engine and power train are the most reported areas (80 and 48 complaints, respectively), but the overall volume is low relative to earlier years, and the data does not specify root causes. With only 7 crash complaints and 6 fire complaints, the 2023 model year stands out as a mature, lower-risk option within this generation, making it a solid used purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1251
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
346
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 346 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine80
Power Train48
Unknown Or Other27
Electrical System20
Engine & Engine Cooling20
Power Train,Engine18
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Exterior Lighting8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V903000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 08/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500… Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023…

24V674000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: LampReported 12/09/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake… Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1251 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT6006D2026-07-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates where to find the back antenna for learning new…
PIT65322026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThe purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief…
PIT5910C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not…
PIT65312026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED lighting causing…
PIT6476C2026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Silverado 1500 take?

6.0 qt of Dexos1 Gen 3 Full Synthetic 5W-30. Extreme cold with temperatures lower than -20°F may use 0W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Silverado 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.