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Table 1: Wheels and Tires
Table 2: Capacities

Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding see the refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements.

Engine

Type

VIN Code

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 4300 V6

V6

W

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 4800 V8

V8

V

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

V8

T

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

V8

U

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

V8

N

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 8100 V8

V8

G

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

Wheels and Tires

Model

Description

Torque

C/K 1500 & C/K 2500

6 Bolts (14 mm)

140 lb ft (190 N·m)

C/K 3500

8 bolts (14 mm)

140 lb ft (190 N·m)

Tire Pressure

See the Certification/Tire label on the rear edge of the driver's door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab.

Capacities

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Cooling System

After refill, the level must be rechecked. See "Cooling System" in the Index.

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Automatic Transmission

12.6 quarts

(11.9 L)

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Manual Transmission

12.9 quarts

(12.2 L)

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic Transmission

13.4 quarts

(12.7 L)

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual Transmission

13.7 quarts

(13.0 L)

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission

13.4 quarts

(12.7 L)

  • VORTEC 5300 V8** Automatic Transmission

14.9 quarts

(14.1 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic Transmission

14.8 quarts

(14.0 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8* Automatic Transmission

14.4 quarts

(13.6 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual Transmission

15.2 quarts

(14.4 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8* Manual Transmission

14.8 quarts

(14.0 L)

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Manual Transmission

21.1 quarts

(20.0 L)

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic Transmission

20.7 quarts

(19.6 L)

* Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.

** Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner.

Engine Oil With Filter

After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. See Engine Oil .

  • VORTEC  4300 V6 (Vin W)

4.5 quarts

(4.3 L)

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 ( Vin V)

6.0 quarts

(5.7 L)

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 (Vin T)

6.0 quarts

(5.7 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 (Vin U)

6.0 quarts

(5.7 L)

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 (Vin N)

6.0 quarts

(5.7 L)

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 (Vin G)

6.5 quarts

(6.1 L)

Fuel Tank

  • Short Bed

26.0 gallons

(98 L)

  • Short-Short Box Crew Cab

26.0 gallons

(98 L)

  • Long Bed

34.0 gallons

128 L

  • Chassis Cab (pickup Box Delete)

34.0 gallons

(128 L)

  • Chassis Cab 3500

27.0 gallons

23.0 gallons

(102 L) (front)

(87 L) (rear)

  • Chassis Cab 3500 (California)

24.0 gallons

23.0 gallons

(90 L) (front)

(87 L) (rear)

  • Chassis Cab 3500

27.0 gallons

(102 L (front)

  • Chassis Cab 3500 (California)

27.0 gallons

(102 L) (front)

  • Chassis Cab 3500HD

23.0 gallons

18.0 gallons

(87 L) (front)

(68 L) (rear)

  • Chassis Cab 3500HD

23.0 gallons

(87 L) (front)

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity

  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a

1.6 lbs

(0.7 kg)