Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)

  1. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
  2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
  3. Battery - North America.
  4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
  5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
  6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
  7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
  8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
  9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
  10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
  11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid.

4.3L V6 Engine (LV3)

  1. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.

  2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.

  3. Battery - North America.

  4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.

  5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.

  6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.

  7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.

  8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.

  9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.

  10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.

  11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid.

5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 5.3L V8 Engine (L82) and 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar

  1. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
  2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
  3. Battery - North America.
  4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
  5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
  6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
  7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
  8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
  9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
  10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
  11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid.

6.6L V8 Engine (L8T)

  1. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
  2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
  3. Battery - North America.
  4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
  5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
  6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System.
  7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid.
  8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
  9. Auxiliary Battery. Battery - North America.
  10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
  11. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
  12. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
  13. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid.

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.

    Hood

    Warning For vehicles with auto engine stop/start, turn the vehicle off before opening the hood. If the vehicle is on, the engine will start when the hood is opened...

    Engine Oil

    For diesel engine vehicles, see “Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel supplement. To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil...

    Other information:

    Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: New Vehicle Break-In


    Caution The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi)...

    Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic Transmission Fluid


    When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. This vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick...

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