Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)
- Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
- Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
- Battery - North America.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
- Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.

4.3L V6 Engine (LV3)
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Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
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Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
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Battery - North America.
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
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Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
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Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
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Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
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Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
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Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
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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
- Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
- Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
- Battery - North America.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.

6.6L V8 Engine (L8T)
- Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
- Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
- Battery - North America.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System.
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Auxiliary Battery. Battery - North America.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
- Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
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...
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:
NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY
General Motors LLC, warrants to the first person who purchases this vehicle for
purposes other than resale and to each subsequent purchaser that this vehicle as
manufactured by General Motors LLC, was designed, built and equipped to conform
at the time it left General Motors LLC’s control with all applicable U...
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction...
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