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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 7 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by GMC — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls7 16V256000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
17V437000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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Technical Service Bulletins1035 All categories ENGINE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT TRAILER HITCHES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT SEATS SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS SUSPENSION VISIBILITY FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL STEERING STRUCTURE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) LANE DEPARTURE WHEELS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) VISIBILITY/WIPER TIRES EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER SUSPENSION:FRONT WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) BACK OVER PREVENTION: BACK-UP ALARM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS COMMUNICATION POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT BACK OVER PREVENTION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS PARKING BRAKE SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
PIP5344 ENGINE 2015-10-29
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIT5099F VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2022-06-13
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
PIC5614A EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 2016-01-13
Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
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