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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2016 GMC Terrain takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Note: this vehicle has 2 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: May 2, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 GMC Terrain 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 recalls2 16V449000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
22V137000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Technical Service Bulletins1033 All categories POWER TRAIN WHEELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER STRUCTURE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER STRUCTURE:BODY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS VISIBILITY TIRES STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL SEATS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SERVICE BRAKES STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR PARKING BRAKE SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL EXTERIOR LIGHTING FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER
20-NA-138 POWER TRAIN 2022-11-18
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
PIT3271N WHEELS 2022-11-29
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
22-NA-240 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2022-12-01
This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the parts that wouldn't apply to the repair.
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