Engine oil type and capacity for GMC trucks and SUVs sold in the U.S., taken from GMC’s own owner’s manuals. Pick your model and generation below; each page lists every engine and model year, the dexos oil GM requires and how to reset the oil life system. Many GMC models share engines with Chevrolet; each page links to its Chevy twin.
Oil light after an oil change? See how to reset the oil life by brand .
GMC Sierra 1500
Generation Engine Oil capacity Oil type 2014–2018 Sierra 1500 5.3L / 6.2L V8 8.5 qt (2014–15) / 8.0 qt 0W-20 4.3L V6 6.0 qt 5W-30 2019–2025 Sierra 1500 5.3L / 6.2L V8 8.0 qt 0W-20 (6.2L 2021–24: see fill cap) 2.7L turbo / 4.3L V6 6.0 qt 5W-30 3.0L Duramax diesel 7.0 qt 0W-20 dexosD
GMC Yukon and Yukon XL
Generation Engine Oil capacity Oil type 2014–2020 Yukon 5.3L / 6.2L V8 8.0 qt (8.5 qt 2015, 6.0 qt 2014) 0W-20 (5W-30 in 2014) 2021–2025 Yukon 5.3L / 6.2L V8 8.0 qt 0W-20 (6.2L 2021–24: see fill cap) 3.0L Duramax diesel 7.0 qt 0W-20 dexosD
GMC Canyon
Generation Engine Oil capacity Oil type 2015–2022 Canyon 2.5L / 3.6L V6 5.0 qt / 6.0 qt 0W-20 or 5W-20 / 5W-30 2.8L Duramax diesel 6.0 qt 5W-30 2023–2025 Canyon 2.7L turbo 6.0 qt 5W-30
GMC Terrain
Generation Engine Oil capacity Oil type 2014–2017 Terrain 2.4L / 3.6L V6 5.0 qt / 6.0 qt 5W-30 2018–2025 Terrain 1.5L turbo 4.2 qt FWD / 5.3 qt AWD 0W-20 2.0L turbo (2018–20) 5.0 qt FWD / 6.0 qt AWD 5W-30
GMC Acadia
Generation Engine Oil capacity Oil type 2014–2016 Acadia 3.6L V6 6.0 qt 5W-30 2017–2025 Acadia 3.6L V6 / 2.0L turbo 6.0 qt / 5.3 qt 5W-30 / 0W-20 2.5L turbo (2024–25) 5.5 qt 0W-20
Capacities are for an oil change including the filter, in US quarts. Open each page for liters and the sources.
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