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Engine All engines 2.7L Turbo 5.3L V8 6.2L V8
Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 takes 0W-20 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 PF63, with 4 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 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF63) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 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 20V684000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
20V792000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
20V811000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
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Technical Service Bulletins1036 All categories ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE BACK OVER PREVENTION BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VISIBILITY COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING LANE DEPARTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY WHEELS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER TRAIN FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL STRUCTURE SUSPENSION UNKNOWN OR OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING TIRES VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE SERVICE BRAKES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:SEALS/GASKETS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL TRAILER HITCHES EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SEATS COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION) EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
20NA203 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM 2021-01-05
This informational bulletin explains how the regen works for the DEF system and how it works at different levels.
20NA083 ENGINE 2020-04-07
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the oil level for correct reading and oil pressure switch is in working order.
PIT5881 BACK OVER PREVENTION 2022-01-05
This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the radio display will show a green spot in the front camera or the rear camera view when shifting to reverse. The PI informs the customer that engineering is aware of the concern and is working on a solution.
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