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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Silverado 4WD.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD is classified as a PASSENGER CAR and carries a 6-quart 5W-30 engine oil specification, facts that define its basic identity and service protocol. Its reliability record shows zero recalls and 77 total owner complaints, with engine issues standing out as the top reported category. That recall-free status amid concentrated engine feedback places this model year in a distinct position within the Silverado’s reliability history, meaning researchers should treat those owner-reported engine patterns as the primary focus of inquiry.

Model year2013201220112010200920082007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · 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 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12691158. 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 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT265-70R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12691158 alt 12690386
Engine air filter22845992 alt 15908916
Fuel filter12646512
Spark plug12680072
Battery88866271 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades25877402
Serpentine belt19210691 alt 12649154
Thermostat89018168 alt 97241129

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224.4 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height74 in
Wheelbase143.7 in
Curb weight5154 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 67.3 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 6 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 62.0 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · SAE 75W
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.17 qt
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug62.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)74.0 plus 90 degrees ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket162.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle129.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.40-1.62 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.00-7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60 w/o FPCM

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket77 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle221 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket77 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs / 74 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle221 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs / 129 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH RPO J92, JD9, JF3, JF7
Torque Caliper to Bracket74 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1installation, 110 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees., step 3: 59 ft. lbs., step 4: 125 degrees., install new bolt.110 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 100 degrees., step 3: 90 degrees., install new bolt.74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 Bolts:70 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 Bolts:70 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 156.6 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 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 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 50,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine 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.

Owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD top in one area — the engine, 9 of 77 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 10 of the reports describe a crash and 1 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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
914
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
77
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 77 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine9
Electrical System7
Air Bags6
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes4
Power Train4
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Electrical System,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 914 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP4902S2025-06-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
21-NA-0432025-01-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full…
22-NA-0742025-01-30EngineThis service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to…
PIT5962B2024-12-06Electrical SystemThis Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high…
21-NA-0432024-11-04StructureThis bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full…

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 48 batteryVehicles taking 6 qtEngine oil filter 12691158Engine air filter 22845992Fuel filter 12646512Spark plug 12680072

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Silverado 4WD take?

6 qt of 5W-30 MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Silverado 4WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.