The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 belongs to the K2XX generation (2014-2018), built with 4.3L V6, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, or 6.2L V8, most with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation. It takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 full synthetic depending on engine. Oil changes run 7,500 - 10,000 miles on the oil life monitor. This sits in the middle of the generation run, generally the most sorted point in a design before end-of-run cost reductions.
A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 10 years old in 2026, which at an average 12,000 miles a year puts it around 120,000 miles - high mileage. Near 120,000 miles you are past spark plugs, likely on a second set of brakes, and into suspension bushings, hoses and the water pump. Repairs start to outnumber scheduled services, and a written history is what tells you whether an item is due or already done. On that mileage estimate it should already have had spark plugs on most long-life applications at 120,000 miles, and the next milestone is 150,000 miles - transmission fluid again, plus hoses, mounts and suspension bushings - roughly 2.5 years away at average use.
The fault most worth knowing about on this generation is Active Fuel Management lifter failure on the 5.3L, the defining expensive fault of this generation. Owners also report Excessive oil consumption on some AFM engines, worth monitoring between changes; and Transmission shudder from the torque converter clutch, usually resolved with the correct fluid. None of these are certainties on any individual vehicle - they are the patterns worth checking for when you buy or when a symptom appears.
Track your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service history free with the ServiceSage maintenance tracker, or compare it against other model years on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maintenance schedule hub.
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Per GM OLMS (every 7,500-10,000 mi typical) | Engine oil change with dexos1 0W-20 Full Synthetic, Replace oil filter (ACDelco PF63 or equivalent), Reset OLMS oil life indicator, Check tire pressure |
| Every 7,500 mi | Tire rotation, Visual inspection of brakes, suspension, steering components, Inspect CV axle boots and U-joints, Inspect exhaust system and heat shields |
| Every 22,500 mi | Replace cabin air filter (ACDelco CF188), Inspect serpentine belt and tensioner, Lubricate door hinges and hood latch |
| Every 30,000 mi | Inspect engine air filter; replace if dirty or at 45,000 mi, Inspect 4WD front axle and transfer case fluid levels, Inspect brake fluid - flush if moisture-contaminated or at 36 months |
| Every 45,000 mi (severe duty: towing, trailer, off-road) | Transmission fluid drain-and-fill with Dexron VI ATF (severe duty), Front differential fluid change (GM 75W-90 synthetic), Rear differential fluid change (GM 75W-90 synthetic), Transfer case fluid change (Auto-Trak II) |
| Every 100,000 mi | Spark plug replacement - ACDelco 41-114 iridium, Transmission fluid drain-and-fill (normal-duty), Coolant system inspection; flush at 150k or 5 years, Inspect drive belt; replace if cracked or worn |
| Every 150,000 mi | Engine coolant flush - replace with GM Dex-Cool (orange), Inspect water pump and thermostat |
The table above is indexed by service interval. This is the same schedule indexed by odometer reading, for when you know your mileage and want the list. If your odometer sits between these figures, work back to the last one you passed and catch up anything skipped.
| Odometer | Service due |
|---|---|
| 30,000 mi (48,000 km) | Tire rotation, Visual inspection of brakes, suspension, steering components, Inspect CV axle boots and U-joints, Inspect exhaust system and heat shields, Inspect engine air filter; replace if dirty or at 45,000 mi, Inspect 4WD front axle and transfer case fluid levels, Inspect brake fluid - flush if moisture-contaminated or at 36 months. |
| 60,000 mi (97,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
| 100,000 mi (161,000 km) | Spark plug replacement - ACDelco 41-114 iridium, Transmission fluid drain-and-fill (normal-duty), Coolant system inspection; flush at 150k or 5 years, Inspect drive belt; replace if cracked or worn. The every-7,500 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 97,500 and 105,000 miles. |
| 120,000 mi (193,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
| 150,000 mi (241,000 km) | Tire rotation, Visual inspection of brakes, suspension, steering components, Inspect CV axle boots and U-joints, Inspect exhaust system and heat shields, Inspect engine air filter; replace if dirty or at 45,000 mi, Inspect 4WD front axle and transfer case fluid levels, Inspect brake fluid - flush if moisture-contaminated or at 36 months, Engine coolant flush - replace with GM Dex-Cool (orange), Inspect water pump and thermostat. |
| 200,000 mi (322,000 km) | Same as the 100,000 mi service. The every-7,500 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 195,000 and 202,500 miles. |
| Fastener | Torque | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lug nut | 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) | 22mm (13/16") |
| Oil drain plug | 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) | 15mm |
| Spark plug | 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) | 5/8 in. (16mm) |
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado has 11 safety recalls on record with NHTSA, affecting the service brakes, seat belts, suspension (as of 2026-07-09). Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
Maintenance keeps these away, but when the dash does light up these are the codes this vehicle throws most often - each with what it means and what the repair actually costs.