GMC Sierra 1500 engines are known for their power and durability. GMC recommends using 0W-20 engine oil in your Sierra 1500. Engine oil helps reduce wear on the engine, protects it from corrosion, and helps keep it clean. There are many different types of engine oil on the market, and it can be tough to determine which one is best for your GMC Sierra 1500.
GMC Sierra 1500 2nd Gen Engine Oil Capacity
1999 – 2006
The second-generation GMC Sierra 1500 takes between 4.5 quarts and 6 quarts of oil depending on the engine size.
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 4.3L L35 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 4.3L L35 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 6.0L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 4.3L L35 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 6.0L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 5.3L L59 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 4.8L LU3 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 4.3L L35 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 6.0L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 5.3L L59 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 4.3L L35 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 6.0L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 6.0L LQ9 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 5.3L L59 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 4.3L LU3 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 6.0L LQ9 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 5.3L L59 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 5.3L L33 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 4.3L LU3 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 6.0L LQ9 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 5.3L LM7 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 5.3L L59 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 5.3L L33 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 4.3L LU3 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
GMC Sierra 1500 3rd Gen Engine Oil Capacity
2007 – 2013
The third-generation GMC Sierra 1500 takes between 4.5 quarts and 6 quarts of oil depending on the engine size.
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 6.2L L92 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 6.0L L76 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 5.3L LH6 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 5.3L LY5 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 4.3L LU3 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 6.2L L92 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 6.0L L76 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 5.3L LH6 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 5.3L LY5 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 4.3L LU3 | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 6.2L L9H Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 6.0L L76 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 6.0L LFA | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 5.3L LH6 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 5.3L LY5 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 4.8L | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 4.3L | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 6.2L L9H Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 6.0L LZ1 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 4.8L L20 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 4.3L | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 6.2L L9H Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 6.0L LZ1 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 4.8L L20 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 4.3L | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 6.2L L9H Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 6.0L LZ1 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30,0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 4.8L L20 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 4.3L | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 6.2L L9H Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 6.0L LZ1 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 5.3L LC9 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 5.3L LMG Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 4.8L L20 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 4.3L | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30, 10W-30 |
GMC Sierra 1500 4th Gen Engine Oil Capacity
2014 – 2018
The fourth-generation GMC Sierra 1500 takes between 4.5 quarts and 8 quarts of oil, depending on the engine size.
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 6.2L L86 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 6.2L L86 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 4.5 qt (4.3 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 6.2L L86 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 5.3L L8B | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 6.2L L86 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 5.3L L8B | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30 |
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 6.2L L86 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 5.3L L8B | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 5.3L L83 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
GMC Sierra 1500 4th Gen Engine Oil Capacity
2019 – Now
The fifth-generation GMC Sierra 1500 takes between 6 quarts and 8 quarts of oil depending on the engine size.
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 6.2L L87 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 5.3L L82 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 5.3L L82 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 5.3L L84 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 2.7L L3B Turbo | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 0W-30 |
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 6.2L L87 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 5.3L L82 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 5.3L L82 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 5.3L L84 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 Flex | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 3.0L LM2 Diesel Turbo | 7 qt (6.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 2.7L L3B Turbo | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 0W-30 |
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 6.2L L87 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 5.3L L82 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 5.3L L82 Flex | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 5.3L L84 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 4.3L LV3 | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 3.0L LM2 Diesel Turbo | 7 qt (6.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 2.7L L3B Turbo | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 0W-30 |
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine type | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 6.2L L87 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 5.3L L84 | 8 qt (7.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 3.0L LM2 Diesel Turbo | 7 qt (6.6 l) | 0W-20 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 2.7L L3B Turbo | 6 qt (5.7 l) | 0W-30 |
How Many Quarts Of Oil Does A GMC Sierra Take?
The GMC Sierra 1500 6.2 holds 8 quarts of 0W-20 oil with a filter change. The 5.4 GMC Sierra takes 8 quarts of oil. The 2.7 GMC Sierra 1500 takes 6 quarts of 0W-30 oil.
Can I Mix Synthetic And Conventional Oil Together?
You can mix synthetic and conventional oil together without any issue, but keep in mind that the mixture will have the predominant properties of whichever oil is. In other words, if you’re mixing two quarts of synthetic oil with four quarts of conventional oil, the mixture will function as though it’s conventional oil. However, if you mix four quarts of synthetic oil with two quarts of conventional oil, the mixture will have the properties of synthetic oil. It’s really up to you which type of oil you want to use in your GMC Sierra 1500.
How Often Do I Need To Change My 2021 GMC Sierra?
One of the most crucial services for your vehicle is an oil change. If you are using conventional oil, GMC recommends changing your GMC Sierra’s oil every 3000-5,000 miles. Synthetic oils that comply with the dexos1TM specification are preferable, but they can be found only if you research ahead of time.
You should have your engine oil changed every 7,500 – 10,000 miles if you use synthetic oil. This will vary depending on your driving habits.
If you drive in stop-and-go traffic, tow heavy loads, or operate in dirty or dusty conditions on a regular basis, your oil may need to be changed more frequently. If you drive in these situations on a frequent basis, GMC recommends using synthetic oil.
Big pickups have never been so advanced. Of course, they all have similar towing functions, but in addition, almost every such modern truck is flavored with various security systems, electronic assistants, and towing devices. And if the Ford F-150, as well as the Ram 1500, in terms of features and equipment, look impressive compared to other pickups, then the new GMC Sierra Denali is like an alien from another planet against the background of competitors.
Sierra Denali is recognizable from afar. It has a lot of chrome on the exterior. A lot of chrome. It is found on the grille, fog lights, wheels, mirrors, window moldings, door handles, logos, and decorative grilles in the fenders and at the bottom of the bumper. Chrome is everywhere. Thanks to its many sparkling elements, the pickup contrasted very strongly with the gloomy surroundings of Newfoundland on the seashore, where the new product was being tested.
The Sierra Denali is offered with two V8 engines to choose from, 5.3-liter or 6.2-liter. And these are by no means old motors. Both feature the same dynamic fuel management system as the Chevy Silverado. It automatically disconnects and reconnects individual cylinders depending on driving conditions. At one point, the V8 of our test pickup was running on just one cylinder when driving off the mountain.
And while driving on a flat two-lane road at a speed of 80 km / h, only four cylinders functioned. Stomp on the gas pedal and all 8 cylinders will instantly come to life. At the same time, you will never guess in which mode the power unit worked before.
Like Chevrolet, GMC has integrated Dynamic Fuel Management, making it seamless for the driver. The engine will never tell you in which mode it is working at the moment. I could not feel it, as if aggressively and sharply pressed on the right pedal.
The Sierra always rides as confidently as any other Ram or Ford with a V8, while Dynamic Fuel Management achieves fuel consumption of 15.7 L / 100 km in the city and 11.8 L / 100 km on the track with the largest and most powerful unit. 6.2. The smaller, 5.3-liter, one hundred drinks 13.8 liters in the city and 10.2 liters on the highway, and with all-wheel drive.
