Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Engine coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® coolant.
Hydraulic brake system
Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield washer
Optikleen® Washer Solvent.
Power steering system
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).
Automatic transmission
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key lock cylinders
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Floor shift linkage
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis lubrication
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Front axle four-wheel drive
SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021671, in Canada 89021672).
Front axle
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
Rear axle
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
Transfer case (four-wheel drive)
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front axle drive shaft spline or one-piece drive shaft spline (two-wheel drive with 4-speed automatic transmission)
Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830.
Rear drive line center spline
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood hinges
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Door and seat hinges
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Tailgate handle pivot points, hinges, latch bolt, and linkage
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip conditioning
Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip squeaks
Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Chevrolet recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2011 Silverado 1500.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Chevrolet warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations
In 2011 Chevrolet offered 2 generations of the Silverado 1500. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.