2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 Specs
4th gen (T1) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- 460 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 13,300 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 8.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- dexos1 (viscosity on the oil fill cap)
- Tire size
- 265/65R18
- MPG combined
- 17 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 makes 420 hp at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm.
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 can tow up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,980 lb.
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Max towing | 13,300 lb |
| Max payload | 1,980 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 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8 takes 8.0 quarts of dexos1 (viscosity on the oil fill cap) oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 8.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | dexos1 (viscosity on the oil fill cap) |
| Coolant | 13.3 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 6.2L V8 comes with 265/65R18 tires.
| Tire size | 265/65R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 18 in (RST) |
| Lug nut torque | 140 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 |
| 4WD (ZR2) | 14 | 17 | 15 |
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 6.2L V8 take?
The 6.2L V8 takes 8.0 quarts including the oil filter; Chevrolet says to use the viscosity grade shown on the engine oil fill cap.
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.