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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Silverado 2500 HD.

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD requires 8.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil, specifications matching its heavy-duty service expectations. Reliability data for this model year records 42 total owner complaints, with Power Train issues standing as the top concern alongside one recall campaign. These metrics position the 2023 edition within the model's standard reliability range, reflecting manageable complaint volumes without indicating systemic failure patterns.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 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 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 sizeLT275/65R20/E 126/123SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter84121219 alt 84554703
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88865934 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades84578275
Thermostat12680544 alt 12680456
Cabin air filter13508023 alt 84987523

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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.4 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity15.4 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsRetainer bolts: 11.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts43.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsLeft side followed by the right side.
Cylinder Head InstructionsLeft side followed by the right side.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberAuxiliary: 48
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceAuxiliary: 730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque221.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.516; Rear: 1.280
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.535
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.059"
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-45°111 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°, Step 4: 24.022 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°, Step 3: 30°, Step 4: 30°26 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°7.4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
172.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 97.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 60°. Side Bolts: 59.072 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12 Bolts9 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°7.4 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.

At 6,000 miWheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 7,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
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 federal year-by-year record provided for this vehicle only contains entries for 1998 and 1999 — years that belong to a prior generation — and does not include any data for 2023 or adjacent model years, so no meaningful trend arc can be drawn for the current generation. What the data does specify for the 2023 target year is a complaint profile dominated by Power Train issues (9 complaints), followed by Electrical System (5), Latches/Locks/Linkages (3), and Fuel/Propulsion System (2), with 2 fire complaints and 0 crash complaints recorded. Without prior or subsequent model-year comparators in the dataset, it is impossible to determine whether 2023 represents an improvement, a regression, or a baseline within its generation's trajectory. The data does not specify root causes for any of these complaint areas. Given the absence of contextual trend data, a concrete buy recommendation cannot be reliably supported from this dataset alone; a prospective buyer should supplement this with independent inspection records and a thorough pre-purchase review of the powertrain and electrical systems, which are the two most-cited complaint areas for this model year.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
757
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
42
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train9
Electrical System5
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Electrical System,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V060000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchReported 01/02/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short… Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 757 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…
PIT5544J2026-06-24Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates information on a hydraulic rush type noise from…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65232026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and…
PIT65222026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along…

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 2500 HD take?

8.0 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 2500 HD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.