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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 Specs

4th gen (T1) · Updated Oct 2026

Horsepower
355 hp
383 lb-ft
Max towing
11,600 lb
properly equipped
Oil capacity
8.0 qt
with filter
Oil type
SAE 0W-20 (dexos1)
Tire size
P255/70R17
MPG combined
19 mpg

Specs #specs

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 makes 355 hp at 5,600 rpm and 383 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 can tow up to 11,600 lb when properly equipped.

Horsepower 355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Transmission 6-speed automatic (L82), 8-speed automatic (L84)
Drivetrain 2WD or 4WD
Max towing 11,600 lb

Engine #engine

Engine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82, or L84 with Dynamic Fuel Management)
Displacement 5.3 L
Cylinders V8
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Fuel Gasoline

Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity

The 2019 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)
Engine coolant 13.1 qt (L82), 13.3 qt (L84)
Transfer case (4WD) 1.6 qt
Fuel tank 24 gal (standard and short box), 28 gal (long box)

Wheels & tires #tire-size

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 comes with P255/70R17 tires.

Tire size P255/70R17
Wheel size 17 in (Work Truck)
Lug nut torque 140 lb-ft

Fuel economy #mpg

City Highway Combined
2WD, 6-speed (L82) 15 21 17
4WD, 6-speed (L82) 15 20 17
2WD, 8-speed (L84) 17 23 19
4WD, 8-speed (L84) 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 (without filter life system) 45,000 mi / 48 mo
Spark plugs 97,500 mi
Transfer case fluid (4WD) 97,500 mi
Engine coolant 150,000 mi / 60 mo
Brake fluid 60 mo

10 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2019 Silverado 5.3L V8 take?

Both 5.3L V8s (L82 and L84) take 8.0 quarts of dexos1 SAE 0W-20 including the oil filter.

How much can a 2019 Silverado 5.3 tow?

Up to 11,600 lb with the L84 (Dynamic Fuel Management) in a 2WD Double Cab standard box or Crew Cab short box with the Max Trailering Package; the L82 is rated up to 10,100 lb.

Sources: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner's Manual, Edmunds 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features & specs (curb weight, base tire sizes), 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brochure (horsepower, torque, max towing, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.