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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Silverado - 2WD 🢒 Service and Appearance Care 🢒 Checking Things Under the Hood 🢒 Engine Compartment Overview

When you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see the following:


Object Number: 1485110 Size: C1

  1. Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System .

  2. Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM). See Cooling System .

  3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Engine Oil" in the owner manual Index.

  4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid .

  5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brakes" in the owner manual Index.

  6. Hybrid Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers .

  7. Underhood Fuse Block. See "Underhood Fuse Block" in the owner manual Index.

  8. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in the owner manual Index.

  9. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in the owner manual Index.

  10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See "Cooling System" in the owner manual Index.

  11. Engine Oil Fill. See "Engine Oil" in the owner manual Index.

  12. Remote Negative (-) Terminal (GND). See Jump Starting .

  13. Electrohydraulic Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid .

  14. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .

  15. 12-Volt Battery. See Battery .

  16. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the owner manual Index.

When you open the hood on the 6.6L DURAMAX® Diesel Engine, you will see the following:

United States Pickup models shown, Canada similar
Object Number: 1827637 Size: C1

  1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

  2. Remote Positive (+) Terminal

  3. Coolant Surge Tank

  4. Battery

  5. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped)

  6. Engine Oil Dipstick

  7. Automatic Transmission Dipstick

  8. Engine Oil Fill Cap

  9. Engine Fan

  10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

  11. Brake Fluid Reservoir

  12. Underhood Fuse Block

  13. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

United States Van models shown, Canada similar
Object Number: 1561641 Size: C1

  1. Battery

  2. Coolant Surge Tank

  3. Automatic Transmission Dipstick

  4. Engine Fan

  5. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

  6. Air Cleaner/Filter Restriction Indicator

  7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

  8. Brake Fluid Reservoir

  9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information.

When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see:


  1. Object Number: 1690910 Size: C1

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .

  2. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .

  3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap .

  4. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .

  5. Battery. See Battery .

  6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil .

  7. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid .

  8. Remote Negative (-) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting .

  9. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil .

  10. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System .

  11. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid .

  12. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes .

  13. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block .

  14. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid .