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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2018 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 5 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 2018 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 recalls5 19V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
19V761000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
20V603000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
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Technical Service Bulletins761 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE EQUIPMENT SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TIRES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING STRUCTURE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS TIRES:SIDEWALL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS LANE DEPARTURE EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL UNKNOWN OR OTHER WHEELS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SEATS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD BACK OVER PREVENTION WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. VISIBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:MATERIAL STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
PIP5510C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2017-11-03
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technicians to refer to campaign 17337 for calibration updates for P20EE.
PIT5311F ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 2020-06-29
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake" message on the Driver Information Center. Technician will inspect and clean the ground wire (normally white wire) connection on the trailer side of the 7-pin connector. Inspect that the wires inside the trailer side connector are clean and securely fastened. If the vehicle?s 7-way connector socket terminals are deformed or have excessive wear, it will be necessary to replace the truck side connector with part number 23404450.
PIP5504F ENGINE 2020-07-10
This Preliminary Information communication provides information and definitions to the technician about vehicles that have fishbite, chuggle, misfire, AFM disturbances or torque converter shudder/vibration concerns. Technician are advised to use PICO software to determine root cause of the concern. If torque converter shudder is confirmed technicians are referred to Torque Converter Diagnosis in SI.
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