2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 Specs
4th gen (T1) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- 383 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 11,300 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 8.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20 (dexos1)
- Tire size
- 255/70R17
- MPG combined
- 19 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 makes 355 hp at 5,600 rpm and 383 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm.
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 can tow up to 11,300 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 2,140 lb.
| Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD or 4WD |
| Max towing | 11,300 lb |
| Max payload | 2,140 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) with Dynamic Fuel Management |
|---|---|
| Engine code | L84 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2023 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 | 13.8 qt |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.6 qt |
| Fuel tank | 24.0 gal (standard and short box), 28.3 gal (long box) |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 comes with 255/70R17 tires.
| Tire size | 255/70R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 in (WT) |
| Lug nut torque | 140 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | 17 | 21 | 19 |
| 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) | 100,000 mi |
| Engine coolant | 150,000 mi / 72 mo |
| Brake fluid | 60 mo |
3 recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2023 Silverado 5.3L V8 take?
The 5.3L V8 takes 8.0 quarts of dexos1 SAE 0W-20 including the oil filter.
Sources: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner's Manual, 2023 Chevrolet and GMC Duramax Diesel 3.0L Owner Manual Supplement, 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brochure (horsepower, torque, towing, payload, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.