2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 Specs
4th gen (T1) · Updated Sep 2026
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- 460 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 13,400 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 8.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20 (dexos1)
- Tire size
- P265/65R18
- MPG combined
- 17 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 makes 420 hp at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm.
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 can tow up to 13,400 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 2,090 lb.
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Max towing | 13,400 lb |
| Max payload | 2,090 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (L87) with Dynamic Fuel Management |
|---|---|
| Engine code | L87 |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 103.25 x 92 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L 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 | 13.3 qt |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.6 qt |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (Double Cab, Crew Cab), 28 gal (Regular Cab) |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 comes with P265/65R18 tires.
| Tire size | P265/65R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 18 in (RST) |
| Lug nut torque | 140 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter (Oil Life System, at least) | 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 22,500 mi / 24 mo |
| Spark plugs | 97,500 mi |
| Transfer case fluid (4WD) | 97,500 mi |
| Engine coolant | 150,000 mi / 60 mo |
| Brake fluid | 60 mo |
12 recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2020 Silverado 6.2 take?
The 6.2L V8 takes 8.0 quarts of dexos1 SAE 0W-20 including the oil filter.
How much can a 2020 Silverado 6.2 tow?
Up to 13,400 lb in an RST Double Cab 4x4 with the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels.
Sources: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual, 2020 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.