The Chevy Silverado has a feature that displays an Oil Life Remaining percentage that helps you know when to change your oil. For example, if “REMAINING OIL LIFE 80%” is displayed, that means 80% of the current oil life remains. Once the Remaining Oil Life hits a low percentage, a message that says “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON”
will be displayed. Contents 2019-2021 ModelsModels with Driver Information Console feature
Models without Driver Information Console feature
2014-2018 ModelsModels with Driver Information Console feature
Models without Driver Information Console feature
Traditional Method For All ModelsYou can reset the Oil Life on your 1998 to 2021 Chevy Silverado using these steps.
The next time you start your Silverado, the Oil Life will be reset. FAQHow many miles does it take to go from 100% to 0% oil life. According to Chevy, it differs. The computer measures all kinds of indicators such as engine revolution and miles traveled. Chevy recommends changing the oil every 3,000 miles. I hope this tutorial has helped you understand how to perform an oil reset on the Chevy Silverado. Drop me a note in the comments section and let me know if it worked for you. The oil change light on your Chevy or GMC is meant to keep you on track with your vehicle's scheduled maintenance. The oil change light is triggered when the vehicle has counted down the expected life of your oil to zero. If you've had your oil changed at an authorized dealer, the technician will reset the light as part of the service. But if you've had the service preformed elsewhere – or if you've changed the oil yourself - you'll need to reset it yourself. Here's the easy way to reset the oil light on your Chevy or GMC. Oil Light Reset Methods Vary from Model to ModelOil lights have been a standard feature on Chevy and GMCs for years. Newer Chevys will have a built in Vehicle Information Center (VIC), but older models don't. If your GMC is 2006 or newer, it comes with the GM Oil Life System. Oil light reset methods will vary from model to model, so when it in doubt consult your owner's manual. If You Own a Chevy Without VIC or a 2005 or older GMC1. Sit in the driver's seat with the doors closed. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the accessory power position. All the lights will be displayed on your instrument panel. 2. Within five seconds of turning the key, depress the accelerator fully to the floor three times. 3. Watch for the oil light to flash and turn off. If the oil change light does not turn off, turn the key to the off position and retry the process. If You Own a Chevy with VIC1. Turn the key to the accessory power position. 2. Locate and press the VIC button. The VIC button will have an image of a road or the letter "i" on it. Repeatedly pressed the VIC button until "oil life" is displayed on the onscreen menu. 3. Press and hold the check mark button on the VIC for five to ten seconds until the oil life display reads 100%. If You Own a 2006 or Newer GMC1. Turn the key to the accessory power position. 2. While the oil life message is displayed, press and hold the Enter button on the Driver Information Center for one second. 3. The Driver Information Center will display a reset acknowledgement message. Turn the key to the off position. After you've reset the oil light, turn the key to the off position. Then start your vehicle. If you have successfully reset the oil maintenance light, it will not appear until your car is ready for another oil change. How do you reset the change oil light on a Chevy Silverado?Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the accessory power position. This is when all the instrument lights on your panel turn on, without the engine running. Wait a few seconds, then press the gas pedal to the floor slowly. Do this three times within about five seconds.
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