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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2020 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 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 1, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2020 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 recalls2 20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
23V339000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Technical Service Bulletins616 All categories VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS EXTERIOR LIGHTING LANE DEPARTURE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC STRUCTURE ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TIRES:BEAD EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. WHEELS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL TIRES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT VISIBILITY FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER BACK OVER PREVENTION COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS TIRES:SIDEWALL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 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 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT SEAT BELTS VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STRUCTURE:BODY
PIT4916H VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2019-06-24
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered. This is a normal characteristic of this vehicle, but the concern can be minimized by lowering a front door glass approximately 1 to 2 inches.
PIT5678A ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2019-06-28
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the radiator lower mount that sounds as if it is coming from behind the front wheels.
PIT5608C STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 2019-06-28
This preliminary information explains a potential issue engineering is investigating into water intrusion into the door passthrough connector and effecting door functions.
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