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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Silverado 1500 LD.

Body TRUCK

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is a truck that specifies an engine oil capacity of 8.0 qt with 0W-20 viscosity. Beyond these mechanical specifications, the model year is defined by 1034 total owner complaints and 10 recalls. With the engine identified as the top complaint area, this vehicle occupies a notable point in the reliability history that indicates where the primary reported issues are focused.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 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 94R · 720 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 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/70R17 110SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8, 8.5; 22" Optional: 9; Z71 4x4 Optional: 8.5, 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter23349854
Spark plug12622441
Battery88864542 alt 88865934
Front wiper blades23417074
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 12643517
Thermostat12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter23281440

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length225.6 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height74 in
Wheelbase143.7 in
Curb weight4985 lb
Track (front / rear)68.9 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Rear: 8.6 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10L80
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilRear: 8.6
Engine Coolant CapacityGMT 900 Chassis ONLY
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Main BearingsNote:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle118.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.30 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)68.0-79.0
Engine Oil Pressure22
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque30.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 118.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessEquipped with sensor in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .728
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .748
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationJD9: .0007, J95: .001, J96: .001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 120°-140°59 ft. lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
185°-100°
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD lead in one area — the engine, 197 of 1,034 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 10 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 27 of the reports describe a crash and 8 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1748
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,034
Owner complaints
27 involved a crash · 8 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,034 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine197
Power Train183
Service Brakes67
Unknown Or Other58
Electrical System50
Power Train,Engine48
Engine & Engine Cooling35
Steering24

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V115000TiresReported 25/02/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…

19V889000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning LightReported 12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1748 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT65322026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThe purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief…
PIP6114A2026-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis document restricts dealers from ordering an engine assembly. The technician must…
PIP61152026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThe document advise technicians after an engine repair involving removal of the camshaft…
PIP61142026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis document restricts dealers from ordering an engine assembly. The technician must…
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 8.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23349854Spark plug 12622441Battery 88864542

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Silverado 1500 LD take?

8.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Silverado 1500 LD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.