2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 Specs
3rd gen (K2XX) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- 305 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 4,517 lb
- Max towing
- 7,600 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-30 (dexos1)
- Tire size
- P255/70R17
- MPG combined
- 20 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 makes 285 hp at 5,300 rpm and 305 lb-ft of torque at 3,900 rpm. Its curb weight is 4,517 lb.
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 can tow up to 7,600 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,960 lb.
| Horsepower | 285 hp @ 5,300 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 305 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD or 4WD |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb |
| Max towing | 7,600 lb |
| Max payload | 1,960 lb |
| Width | 80.0 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 (LV3) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | LV3 |
| Displacement | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline (E85 capable) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-30 (dexos1) oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 6.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-30 (dexos1) |
| Coolant | 15.9 qt |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.6 qt |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (standard and short box), 34 gal (long box) |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 comes with P255/70R17 tires.
| Tire size | P255/70R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 x 8 in steel (Work Truck) |
| Lug nut torque | 140 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 |
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 |
| Spark plugs | 97,500 mi |
| Transfer case fluid (4WD, GVW under 8,600 lb) | 97,500 mi |
| Engine coolant | 150,000 mi / 60 mo |
| Brake fluid | 60 mo |
14 recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2016 Silverado 4.3L V6 take?
The 4.3L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of dexos1 SAE 5W-30 including the oil filter.
Sources: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual (1500, 2500 and 3500), 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brochure (horsepower, torque, towing, payload, length, width), Edmunds 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features & specs (curb weight, base tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.