1999-2022 Chevy/GMC 5.3 Oil Capacity & Oil Type Free Lookup

You may have already heard that the 5.3L (Vortec 5300) is an oil guzzler. But, how many quarts of oil does this engine take?

Generally, the Chevy/GMC 5.3 engine uses either 6 quarts or 8 quarts of oil, depending on the specific engine variant and vehicle model year.

For example, the Chevy Avalanche takes 6 quarts, while some GMC Yukon cars take 8 quarts.

This post will get into the details of oil capacity and oil type in all vehicles that have the 5.3L engine by Chevy and GMC.

You can look it up here.

What Chevy/GM Vehicles Have 5.3L Engine?

The Chevy 5.3L engine is one of the most reliable and trusted motors in the automotive industry. As such, many vehicles feature this motor since it is plentiful in horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. You will find this engine in SUVs, cargo trucks, passenger vans, and work trucks.

There are different variations of the Chevy 5.3L engine. Typically, it covers generations III, IV, and V of GM’s small-block V8 engines. It has undergone many changes, including Active Fuel Management, variable valve timing, and direct injection. It has perhaps the best fuel economy, running more than 20 mpg on the highway. Thus, it can save you money on gas when you head out to the trails.

Here’s a complete list of all the Chevy/GM vehicles utilizing the 5.3L engine.

1. 2002 – 2013 Chevy Avalanche 1500
2. 2003 – 2014 Chevy Express 1500
3. 2006 – 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo
4. 1999 – 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
5. 1999 – 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500
6. 2000 – 2022 Chevy Suburban
7. 2000 – 2022 Chevy Tahoe
8. 2009 – 2012 GMC Canyon
9. 2003 – 2014 GMC Savana 1500
10. 2003 – 2005 GMC Savana 2500
11. 1999 – 2021 GMC Sierra 1500
12. 1999 – 2000 GMC Sierra 2500
13. 2000 – 2022 GMC Yukon
14. 2000 – 2022 GMC Yukon XL

Chevy/GMC 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type: Free Lookup

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Year	Model & Engine Size	Oil Capacity (with oil filter)	Oil Viscosity (Type)
2002	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2003	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	Avalanche 1500 5.3L [T]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	Avalanche 1500 5.3L [Z]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	Avalanche 1500 5.3L [T]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2006	Avalanche 1500 5.3L [Z]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2007	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2008	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Above 32°F: 10W30
2011	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F .10W30
2012	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	Avalanche 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2003	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2007	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2008	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Above 32°F: 10W30
2011	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2012	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	Express 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2006	Monte Carlo 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2007	Monte Carlo 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
1999	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30; All TEMPS: 5W30; SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2000	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30; All TEMPS: 5W30; SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2001	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30; All TEMPS: 5W30; SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2002	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2002	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30; All TEMPS: 5W30; SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2003	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2003	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30 All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2004	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2004	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30 All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2005	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2007	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2008	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above 32°F: 10W30 All TEMPS: 5W30
2011	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 All TEMPS: 5W30
2012	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	Silverado 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 All TEMPS: 5W30
2014	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2015	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 All TEMPS: 5W30
2016	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2017	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2018	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2019	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2020	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2021	Silverado 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
1999	Silverado 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30 All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2000	Silverado 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	Above -4°F: 10W30 All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2000	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2001	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2002	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2003	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2007	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2008	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2009	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Above 32°F: 10W30
2011	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2012	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2015	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2016	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2017	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2018	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2019	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2020	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2021	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2022	Chevy Suburban 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2000	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2001	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2002	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2003	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2007	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2008	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Above 32°F: 10W30
2011	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2012	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2015	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2016	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2017	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2018	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2019	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2020	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2021	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2022	Chevy Tahoe 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2009	GMC Canyon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2010	GMC Canyon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Where temperature°Fall below -20F (-29C) it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W30 oil meeting, GM standard GM6094.
2011	GMC Canyon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2012	GMC Canyon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2003	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2006	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2007	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2008	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30 If in area of extreme cold, where the temperature° falls below the specified temperature range, use 5W30 synthetic or 0W30 meeting Original Equipment specifications. These provide easier starting of the engine at extremely low temperatures.
2010	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Where temperature°Fall below -20F (-29C) it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W30 oil meeting, GM standard GM6094.
2011	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2012	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	GMC Savana 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2003	GMC Savana 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	GMC Savana 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	GMC Savana 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
1999	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2000	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2001	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2002	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2003	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2007	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2008	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Where temperature°Fall below -20F (-29C) it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W30 oil meeting, GM standard GM6094. Above 0°F: 10W30
2011	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2012	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2013	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2015	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2016	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2017	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2018	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2019	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2020	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2021	GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
1999	GMC Sierra 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2000	GMC Sierra 2500 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2000	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2001	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2002	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2003	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2006	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2007	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -4°F: 0W30
2008	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	GMC Yukon 5.3L [0]	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2009	GMC Yukon 5.3L [3]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Where temperature°Fall below -20F (-29C) it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W30 oil meeting, GM standard GM6094. Above 0°F: 10W30
2009	GMC Yukon 5.3L [J]	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	GMC Yukon 5.3L [0]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Where temperature fall below -20F (-29C) it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W30 oil meeting, GM standard GM6094. Above 0°F: 10W30
2011	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2012	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2013	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	GMC Yukon 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2015	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2016	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2017	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2018	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2019	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2020	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2021	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2022	GMC Yukon 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2000	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2001	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2002	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2003	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2004	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Above 0°F: 10W30
2005	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L [Z]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred.
2005	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L [T]	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -20°F: 0W30
2006	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -4°F: 0W30
2007	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 SAE 5W30 is preferred. Below -4°F: 0W30
2008	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30
2009	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	Below -20°F: 0W30 Above -20°F: 5W30
2010	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Where temperature°Fall below -20F (-29C) it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W30 oil meeting, GM standard GM6094. Above 0°F: 10W30
2011	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2012	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2013	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2014	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	6 quarts	All TEMPS: 5W30 Below -20°F: 0W30
2015	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2016	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2017	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2018	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2019	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2020	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2021	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20
2022	GMC Yukon XL 5.3L	8 quarts	All TEMPS: 0W20

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An Overview of Chevy/GMC 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

The engine size determines the oil capacity of an engine. Considering that the 5.3L engine has eight cylinders, GM has designed it to take 6 to 8 quarts of oil. This capacity depends mainly on the specific features of the motor.

Some 5.3L engines have a 6-quart capacity. These are engines used in vehicle models such as Chevy Avalanche, Chevy Monte Carlo, Chevy Silverado, and Chevy Suburban. Others, like the 2015 – 2020 Chevy Suburban, 2014 – 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, 2015 – 2022 GMC Yukon, and 2015 – 2022 GMC Yukon XL, have an 8-quart oil pan.

However, these engines do not use the same oil type. GM recommends different oil viscosities for the 5.3L motor. Nonetheless, almost all vehicles equipped with this engine can use the 5W30 oil type for all temperatures. This is except for the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, 2016 – 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500, 2015 – 2022 Chevy Suburban, 2015 – 2022 Chevy Tahoe, 2014 – 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, 2015 – 2022 GMC Yukon, and 2015 – 2022 GMC Yukon XL, which work with 0W20 oil for all temperatures.

Let’s delve deeper into the specific oil capacities and oil types for the different vehicle models with the 5.3L Chevy.

2002 – 2013 Chevy Avalanche 1500 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

All 2002 – 2013 Chevy Avalanche 1500s have a 6-quart oil capacity with the filter. The manufacturer recommends using SAE 5W30 synthetic oil like the Amazon Basics 6-pack Full Synthetic Motor oil. During the cold seasons or in areas where temperatures are above 0°F, the 10W30 oil is suitable for the 2002 – 2013 Chevy Avalanche.

Nonetheless, if you’re driving the 2006 or 2009 Chevy Avalanche 1500 in temperatures below -20°F, the engine should use 0W30 oil that meets OEM requirements. It prevents poor cold starts in extreme temperatures.

You should change the oil and oil filter after one year or 7,500 miles, whichever comes first. It helps get better gas mileage and engine performance as it removes particles and sludge from the engine.

2003 – 2014 Chevy Express 1500 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

If you are the owner of a 2003 to 2014 Chevy Express 1500, your vehicle will take 6 quarts of oil with a new filter. Your car should use 5W30 oil for all temperatures, and, of course, SAE 5W30 is the recommended type. In addition, you should go for 10W30 when driving in temperatures above 0°F for the 2003 – 2004 Chevy Express 1500 and the 2010 model.

Other Chevy Express 1500 vans from 2006 – 2007, 2009, and 2013 – 2014 are supposed to use 0W30 oil in temperatures below -20°F.

2006 – 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

Chevy Monte Carlo 5.3L cars from 2006 to 2007 have a 6-quart oil pan. They will take 6 quarts of oil with a new filter and 5.7 quarts if you don’t change the oil filter. The oil change interval for these midsize vehicles is 12 months.

As for the oil type, 2006 – 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo should use 5W30 oil in all temperatures. Ideally, it’s best to use SAE 5W30 oil. Again, the Amazon Basics Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SN Plus 5W30, is a suitable oil for these cars. Still, it’s better if you go for 0W30 oil when temperatures get below -20F.

1999 – 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

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5W30 oil is a great choice for your Chevy Silverado 1500. However, not all models use this oil type. Firstly, all Chevy Silverado 1500s from 1999 to 2013 have a 6-quart capacity. All other models up to 2021 have an 8-quart capacity. These trucks can use the synthetic 5W30 in average temperatures, but when it’s above -4F, the 10W30 should suffice for 1999 – 2004 models.

Trucks from 2006 – 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013 use 0W30 oil in temperatures below -20°F. Meanwhile, the 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 is supposed to use 10W30 in temperatures above 32°F.

As for trucks from 2014, they take 0W20 oil in all temperatures except for the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500. This vehicle should use 5W30 for all temps and 0W30 for temperatures below -20°F.

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1999 – 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

The Chevy Silverado 2500s from 1999 to 2000 also use 5W30 oil in all temperatures. Still, SAE 5W30 oil is preferred, and 10W30 is suitable in temps above -4°F. Yet, these trucks have a 6-quart oil capacity when you change the oil and the filter.

2000 – 2022 Chevy Suburban 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

The 2000 to 2014 Chevy Suburban equipped with a 5.3L engine takes 6 quarts of 5W30 oil with the filter. In addition, these SUVs can use 10W30 oil in temps above 0°F except for the 2006 to 2008 models, which maintain the 5W30 oil no matter the temperature.

2009 Chevy Suburban 5.3 is designed to use 0W30 in temps below -20°F. However, if you live in a climate where temperatures fall below the specified range, you can use 5W30 or 0W30 synthetic oil. These oils should prevent trouble with starting the engine in extremely low temperatures.

If you own the 2010 Chevy Suburban, it can use 10W30 in temps above 32°F. On the other hand, the 2011 to 2014 SUVs use 0W30 oil when temperatures reach below -20°F.

For those with a Chevy Suburban 5.3 from 2015 to 2022, your SUV has an 8-quart capacity. It uses 0W20 oil at all temperatures, and Amazon Basics is still the best brand to get your 0W20 oil for these vehicles.

2000 – 2022 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

This full-size SUV is the best seller in Chevy’s line and has used a V8 engine all its life. If your Chevy Tahoe uses the 5.3L engine and has the base year 2000 to 2014, it takes 6 quarts of oil. Your vehicle will use either 5W30 in all temps or 10W30 in temps above 0°F for 2000 to 2004 models. Those from 2005 to 2009 take 5W30 even when temperatures go above or below the specified range.

Nonetheless, the 2009 model will take 0W30 in temperatures below -20°F and the 2010 model uses 10W30 in temps above 10°F. 2011 to 2014 models are supposed to utilize 0W30 in -20°F and below, while all other models from 2015 to 2022 use 0W20 in all temperatures. However, the 2015 to 2022 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 vehicles have an 8-quart oil capacity.

2009 – 2012 GMC Canyon 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

All 2009 to 2012 GMC Canyon 5.3 take 6 quarts of 5W30 oil in all temps. Still, they utilize 0W30 oil that meets OEM standards in areas where temps can reach below -20F. The only exception is the 2012 model, which only uses 5W30 even in frigid weather.

2003 – 2014 GMC Savana 1500 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

This passenger van from the years 2003 to 2014 with a GMC 5.3 carries six quarts of oil together with the oil filter. Again, the manufacturer recommends using 5W30 oil at all temperatures. If you live in an area where your thermometer never reads below 0°F, you can buy 10W30 oil. That’s if you own a 2003 or 2004 GMC Savana 1500.

All other models may use 0W30 at -20°F and below. On the 2009 model, be careful to check that your 0W30 oil meets GM6094 standards to prevent engine damage. 2011 and 2012 always use 5W30 even in temps below -20°F.

2003 – 2005 GMC Savana 2500 Oil Capacity and Oil Type

These vans also have a 6-quart oil capacity and utilize 5W30 oil in all temperatures. Again, SAE 5W30 is the preferred option for these vehicles. In average weather above 0°F, the 2003 and 2004 GMC Savana 2500 perform well with 10W30 oil. For the 2005 van, it’s best to use 0W30 in extremities below -20°F to avoid adding strain to the battery in cold weather.

1999 – 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L Oil Capacity and Oil Type

Your GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck from 1999 to 2013 has a 6-quart oil capacity. Like most 5.3 vehicles from these model years, 1999 to 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 perform its best on SAE 5W30 engine oil. Trucks from 1999 to 2004 have excellent performance on 10W30 at 0°F and above, while 2006 – 2011 vehicles should start smoothly at below -20F by using 0W30 motor oil.

The 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 always works with 5W30 in all weather.

If you cruise with a truck from 2015 to 2021, it has an 8-quart oil pan. Furthermore, it will work with 0W20 oil no matter the temperature.

1999 – 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 5.3 Oil Capacity and Oil Type

These trucks are much like their 1500 5.3 counterparts. This is because they take 6 quarts of 5W30 oil in all temperatures. Additionally, they can do great with 10W30 if your area stays at 0°F and higher temperatures.

2000 – 2022 GMC Yukon 5.3 Oil Capacity and Oil Type

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If you’re searching for the correct oil to use in a 2000 to 2014 GMC Yukon with a 5.3 engine, your vehicle requires 5W30 oil. Being at the top of GMC’s advanced technology is no joke; that’s why you should use the preferred SAE 5W30 and never miss an oil change.

If you live in an area above 0°F, your SUV is better off with 10W30 motor oil. Yet, for the 2005, 2006, and 2008 models, the 5W30 is still your go-to option. Plus, models from 2007 and 2009 to 2014 will avoid struggling in cold weather below -20°F by using 0W30 engine oil that meets the GM6094 standard.

Again, all 2015 to 2022 GMC Yukons take eight quarts of 0W20 synthetic oil. It’s the ideal type to keep all moving parts lubricated and the engine cool. It’s recommended to change the oil every 7,500 miles for normal driving and sooner if you take your SUV on dusty trails.

2000 – 2022 GMC Yukon XL 5.3 Oil Capacity and Oil Type

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These vehicles share the oil capacity and oil type with their corresponding years in the Yukon line, but with a slight change. All 2000 to 2014 models take six quarts of oil with the filter and perform great on 5W30 oil type in all temperatures.

Still, Yukon GMC XL vehicles from 2000 to 2004 and those with a 2010 model year provide smooth rides with 10W30 oil for those who don’t deal with temps below 0°F. On the other hand, the 2008 full-size SUV does not change its oil type in extreme weather since it can start well with 5W30.

2005, 2009, and 2011 to 2014, GMC Yukon XL 5.3 have to use 0W30 if you see long days of snow in temps below -20°F in your area. The same goes for places that read -4°F if you have a 2006 – 2007 model.

SUVs with model years from 2015 to 2022 work with eight quarts of 0W20 synthetic oil in all temperatures.

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