How to Reset the Oil Life on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Steps from the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner's manual.

  1. Display the oil life percentage on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
  2. Press and hold the thumbwheel on the steering wheel for several seconds.
  3. If the vehicle has no DIC controls, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem instead.
  4. When the confirmation message appears, select YES.
  5. Check that the oil life changes to 100%.

Source: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner's manual, PDF pages 314, 131. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

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