Performance Air Filter for Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban & Avalanche (1999-2014)

Stop choking your Vortec V8 with disposable paper filters and upgrade to the same filtration technology used in Formula 1 for superior protection and airflow.

Performance Replacement Air Filter for Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe & Suburban (Vortec V6 / V8)

If you drive a GMT800 or GMT900 platform Chevrolet truck, you know these rigs are built to last. Whether you have the reliable 5.3L, the towing-beast 6.0L, or the legendary 8.1L Big Block, your engine is a massive air pump. The factory paper filter, while functional, is a compromise designed for low cost and aggressive sound dampening. It restricts airflow and creates a bottleneck right at the intake, forcing your engine to work harder to pull in the oxygen it needs for efficient combustion. Plus, once it's dirty, it goes in the trash.

This BMC replacement filter changes the game. Unlike standard paper elements, this filter uses a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked in low-viscosity oil, sandwiched between an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This construction allows for significantly higher airflow while actually improving filtration.

While OEM filters stop particles down to 10 microns, this BMC filter captures impurities as small as 7 microns. You get the best of both worlds: less restriction for better throttle response and superior protection against the dust and grit that kills piston rings.

Durability is key for a work truck. BMC uses a "Full Moulding" production system, meaning the characteristic red filter frame is created from a single mold with no welded joints. This eliminates the weak points found in cheaper filters that can crack or warp under engine bay heat. This is a "buy it once" upgrade. When it gets dirty, you simply wash it, re-oil it, and drop it back in. It’s the last air filter your Chevy will ever need.

Why You Need This Upgrade

• Superior Filtration: Captures particles as small as 7 microns (compared to OEM's 10 microns) to protect your engine from fine dust.
• High-Flow Architecture: Low-viscosity oil-soaked cotton gauze reduces air resistance, helping your engine breathe easier for improved efficiency.
• Indestructible Build: "Full Moulding" technology creates a single-piece rubber chassis without glued joints, preventing breakage and ensuring a perfect seal.
• Chemical Resistance: The alloy mesh is epoxy coated to resist oxidation from humidity and corrosion from fuel vapors.
• Lifetime Maintenance: Washable and reusable design means you stop wasting money on disposable filters every few oil changes.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 | 2002-2005
• Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 | 2003-2006
• Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 | 2009-2013
• Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 | 2007+
• Chevrolet Avalanche 5.3 V8 | 2002-2013
• Chevrolet Avalanche 6.0 V8 | 2007-2009
• Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 | 2002-2006
• Chevrolet Avalanche [Mexican Market] 1500 5.3 V8 | 2002
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 | 1999+
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 | 1999-2013
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 | 1999+
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.0 V8 | 2005-2013
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2 V8 | 2009-2013
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 | 1999-2010
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500 8.1 V8 | 2001-2007
• Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 | 1999-2010
• Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 | 2001-2007
• Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 V8 | 2003-2006
• Chevrolet Silverado [Mexican Market] 2500 5.3 V8 | 1999-2004
• Chevrolet Silverado [Mexican Market] 2500 5.7 V8 | 2001-2002
• Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3 V8 | 2000-2014
• Chevrolet Suburban 1500 6.0 V8 | 2006-2009
• Chevrolet Suburban 2500 6.0 V8 | 2000-2013
• Chevrolet Suburban 2500 8.1 V8 | 2001-2006
• Chevrolet Suburban [Mexican Market] 1500 5.7 V8 | 2000-2002
• Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 | 2000-2009
• Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 | 2000-2014
• Chevrolet Tahoe 6.0 V8 | 2008-2013
• Chevrolet Tahoe 6.2 V8 | 2008-2009
• Gmc Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 | 1999+
• Gmc Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 | 1999-2013
• Gmc Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 | 1999+
• Gmc Sierra 1500 6.0 V8 | 2005-2013
• Gmc Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 | 2001-2007
• Gmc Sierra 1500 HD 6.2 V8 | 2009+
• Gmc Sierra 2500 5.3 V8 | 1999-2000
• Gmc Sierra 2500 6.0 V8 | 1999-2004
• Gmc Sierra 2500 HD 6.0 V8 | 2001+
• Gmc Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 Diesel | 2001-2005
• Gmc Sierra 2500 HD 8.1 V8 | 2001-2007
• Gmc Sierra 3500 6.0 V8 | 2001-2009
• Gmc Sierra 3500 8.1 V8 | 2001-2007
• Gmc Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 | 2002-2007
• Gmc Sierra Denali 6.2 V8 | 2007-2010
• Gmc Yukon 4.8 V8 | 2000-2009
• Gmc Yukon 5.3 V8 | 2000-2014
• Gmc Yukon 6.0 V8 | 2008-2013
• Gmc Yukon 6.2 V8 | 2008-2014
• Gmc Yukon Denali 6.0 V8 | 2005-2006
• Gmc Yukon XL 1500 5.3 V8 | 2000-2014
• Gmc Yukon XL 2500 6.0 V8 | 2000-2006
• Gmc Yukon XL 2500 6.0 V8 | 2009-2013
• Gmc Yukon XL 2500 8.1 V8 | 2001-2006

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): GENERAL MOTORS (GM) 15908906, 15908916, 22845992, 23349854, 25313349

Common Questions

Which Chevrolet trucks does it fit?
BMC lists the Silverado 1500 / 2500 / 3500 (1999-2013), Tahoe and Suburban (2000-2014) and Avalanche (2002-2013) with 4.3 V6 and 4.8-8.1 V8 engines.

Is it a direct fit?
Yes. It replaces the factory element in the stock airbox with no modifications.

Can I clean and reuse it?
Yes. Wash and re-oil it with a BMC regeneration kit.

How fine is the filtration?
The multi-layer oiled cotton traps particles down to 7 microns.

What will I notice after installing it?
Sharper throttle response and a stronger intake sound.