Recommended service and maintenance schedule for Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Orel Hershiser Chevrolet – Recommended service and maintenance schedule for Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Owning a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 means pairing hard-working capability with dependable care. If you count on your truck for commuting, hauling, weekend towing, or all of the above, a simple, proactive maintenance plan will keep it strong, safe, and efficient year after year. At Orel Hershiser Chevrolet, serving in Chino, CA, Upland, and Ontario, our Certified Service team makes it easy to follow the factory schedule, adapt it to your driving conditions, and document every visit for warranty protection and resale value. Begin with your Owner’s Manual and the in-vehicle Oil Life Monitoring System, then tailor service based on how you drive. Frequent stop and go, desert heat, dusty work sites, and regular towing qualify as severe use that benefits from shorter intervals. During each visit, we complete a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection, use genuine GM or ACDelco parts, update software and calibrations when applicable, and check items that directly affect safety and performance, including tires, brakes, steering and suspension alignment, cooling system, and battery health. We also track service history so you do not have to, send reminders before key milestones, and offer convenient online scheduling and early drop-off. If you tow, plow through jobsite ruts, or cover long highway stretches, our advisors will review tire wear patterns and alignment settings to maximize tread life and straight-line stability, then prioritize what is urgent versus what can wait. You will leave with a clear, itemized inspection report and a plan that respects your time and budget. Follow the guidelines below as a starting point that applies to most recent model years, always adjusting for engine option, 2WD vs 4×4, mileage, and usage. Disclaimer: intervals may vary by model year and operating conditions, so please refer to your Chevrolet maintenance schedule or contact the manufacturer or our service advisors for details. Request more information and let us tailor a maintenance plan for your truck.

1. Every 7,500 miles or 1 year: Change engine oil and filter; rotate tires; inspect brakes; top fluids; reset Oil Life Monitoring System.
2. Every 15,000 miles: Inspect cabin filter; test battery; clean terminals; examine brake hardware.
3. Every 22,500-30,000 miles: Replace cabin or engine air filter in dusty use; check 4×4 transfer case and front differential levels.
4. Every 45,000 miles: Replace engine air filter; test brake fluid; inspect cooling hoses and clamps.
5. Every 60,000 miles: Inspect spark plugs per manual; check serpentine belt; evaluate shocks and struts.
6. Every 90,000-100,000 miles: Service transmission fluid per manual, especially if towing; replace coolant as specified; inspect water pump.
7. Every 5 years regardless of mileage: Replace brake fluid; test battery capacity; inspect coolant and hoses.
8. As needed and seasonally: Align and balance; replace wiper blades; address any ABS or StabiliTrak warnings promptly.

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