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)

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)

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

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.

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: Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light. Caution If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/ESC button...