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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2018 GMC Terrain takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64. 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: May 3, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2018 GMC Terrain Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) 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 17V516000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
18V340000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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Technical Service Bulletins1040 All categories FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN ENGINE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE WHEELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TRAILER HITCHES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SEATS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES STRUCTURE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL STEERING SUSPENSION VISIBILITY VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES LANE DEPARTURE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY TIRES:TREAD/BELT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
PIP5835 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2022-01-13
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of increased brake pedal effort due to vacuum pump failure
PIC6291 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2017-07-13
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when scanning a vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes, may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes that apply to components that the vehicle is not equipped with, current in the radio. Technician may clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code but it will return. Technician should not replace the radio or any other components for this concern. Technician can ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code that is set if the vehicle is not equipped with the component. Technician will follow published Service Information diagnostics if the Diagnostic Trouble Code is set for a module that the vehicle is equipped with.
08-03-10-006F TIRES 2017-01-19
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface wheel bead seats. for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat)
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