2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 Specs
3rd gen (K2XX) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- 383 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 5,002 lb
- Max towing
- 11,200 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 8.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20 (dexos1)
- Tire size
- P265/65R18
- MPG combined
- 19 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 makes 355 hp at 5,600 rpm and 383 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. Its curb weight is 5,002 lb.
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 can tow up to 11,200 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 2,270 lb.
| Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD or 4WD |
| Curb weight | 5,002 lb |
| Max towing | 11,200 lb |
| Max payload | 2,270 lb |
| Width | 80.0 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L83) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | L83 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline (E85 capable on some trucks) |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 takes 8.0 quarts of SAE 0W-20 (dexos1) oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 8.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 (dexos1) |
| Coolant | 16.6 qt |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.6 qt |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (standard and short box), 34 gal (long box) |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 comes with P265/65R18 tires.
| Tire size | P265/65R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 18 x 8.5 in alloy (LTZ, the first trim with the 5.3L standard) |
| Lug nut torque | 140 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter (Oil Life System, at least) | 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 22,500 mi / 24 mo |
| Engine air filter | 45,000 mi / 48 mo |
| Brake fluid | 45,000 mi / 36 mo |
| Spark plugs | 97,500 mi |
| Engine coolant | 150,000 mi / 60 mo |
17 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2015 Silverado 5.3L V8 take?
The 5.3L V8 takes 8.0 quarts of dexos1 SAE 0W-20 including the oil filter.
Sources: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual (1500, 2500 and 3500), 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brochure (horsepower, torque, payload and trailering, length), Edmunds 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features & specs (curb weight, base tire sizes, width), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.