What oil does a GMC take?

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2025 on · Equinox (MY2025 manual))

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Oil change with filter

4.2 quarts (4 liters)(FWD)

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Oil change with filter

5.3 quarts (5 liters)(AWD)

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Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (second generation) · 0W-20(2018–2018 · Equinox / Terrain)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2018 manuals: 'For the LYX 1.5L turbo engine, use … 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.'

Oil change with filter

4.2 quarts (4 liters)(FWD)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Oil change with filter

5.3 quarts (5 liters)(AWD)

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Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2018 Equinox/Terrain manuals.

Engine oil

GM dexos2 · ACEA C3 (substitute only if dexos2 unavailable) · 5W-30(2017–2018 · Cruze Diesel (MY2017), Equinox / Terrain diesel (MY2018))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F): SAE 0W-40 may be used.

Oil change with filter

5.3 quarts (5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2020 · LTG: Malibu (MY2016, MY2020), Equinox/Terrain (MY2018), Traverse RS (MY2018), Camaro (MY2016), Envision (MY2017), Regal (MY2018))

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LTG engine. The MY2018 Regal and MY2020 Malibu manuals say full synthetic dexos1. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2023 · LSY: XT4 (MY2019), Envision (MY2021), Blazer (MY2023))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

LSY engine — check the engine code; LTG and LSY take different viscosities.

Oil change with filter

5 quarts (4.7 liters)(LTG FWD (Malibu, Equinox/Terrain FWD, Traverse, Regal FWD))

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Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)(LTG AWD (Equinox/Terrain AWD, Regal AWD); Envision MY2017)

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5 quarts (4.7 liters)(LTG Camaro without engine oil cooler)

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5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(LTG Camaro with engine oil cooler)

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5.3 quarts (5 liters)(LSY (XT4, Envision MY2021, Blazer MY2023))

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Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

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50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3 (Malibu, Equinox/Terrain MY2018, Traverse, XT4, Camaro); DOT 4 (Envision, Regal, Blazer MY2023)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Equinox / Terrain)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016 Equinox manual. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Oil change with filter

5 quarts (4.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-20(2016–2017 · Impala (MY2016), ATS (MY2016), Acadia (MY2017), Envision (MY2017))

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These manuals: 'Use SAE 5W-20 … for the 2.5L L4 engine. SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.'

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2019 · Blazer (MY2019 manual))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2019 Blazer manual names 0W-20 for the 2.5L. Other models' change year not checked.

Oil change with filter

5 quarts (4.7 liters)(FWD (Impala, Acadia FWD, Envision FWD, Blazer, ATS))

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Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)(AWD (Acadia AWD, Envision AWD))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2017 Acadia and MY2017 Envision list a larger AWD fill.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3 (Impala, ATS, Acadia, Blazer); DOT 4 (Envision)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-20(2016–2016 · Colorado / Canyon)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016 Colorado manual.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2021–2021 · Colorado / Canyon)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2021 Colorado manual. The change year between the MY2016 and MY2021 manuals was not checked.

Oil change with filter

5 quarts (4.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016 and MY2021 Colorado manuals.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2024–2025 · Traverse (MY2024), Acadia (MY2024), Enclave (MY2025))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2019 on · Silverado 1500 (MY2019-2026 manuals), Sierra 1500 (MY2024), Colorado (MY2024))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Same figure in the Silverado/Sierra 1500 and the MY2024 Colorado manuals.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Manufacturer-publishedSource

GM-approved DOT 4 (Silverado MY2019+, Colorado MY2024).

Engine oil

GM dexos2 · 5W-30(2016–2019 · Colorado / Canyon; Express / Savana (van))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Duramax supplement: dexos2; if unavailable a substitute meeting ACEA C3 may be used (MY2016 supplement text). Extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F): SAE 0W-40 may be used.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016 and MY2017 Duramax supplements.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2019 Duramax supplement prints 5.6 L / 6.0 qt.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Engine oil

GM dexosD · 0W-20(2019–2022 · Silverado / Sierra 1500, Tahoe / Suburban, Yukon, Escalade)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Duramax 3.0L supplement: 'Use engine oils that meet the dexosD specification.' The supplement also warns that DPF damage can occur if CJ-4/CK-4-class oil and ULSD are not used.

Oil change with filter

7 quarts (6.6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Duramax 3.0L supplement, Technical Data.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Engine oil

GM dexosD · 0W-20(2023 on · Silverado / Sierra 1500, Tahoe / Suburban, Yukon, Escalade)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Oil change with filter

7 quarts (6.6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Duramax 3.0L supplement (MY2023, 2024, 2026).

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2016 · Colorado / Canyon)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016 Colorado manual.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2021–2021 · Colorado / Canyon)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2021 Colorado manual. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016 and MY2021 Colorado manuals.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2018 · Equinox/Terrain (MY2016), Camaro (MY2016), Impala (MY2016), XT5 (MY2017), Acadia (MY2017), LaCrosse (MY2017), Traverse (MY2018), Enclave (MY2018))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2018–2023 · Regal (MY2018), Blazer (MY2019, MY2023), XT6 (MY2020))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

These manuals say full synthetic dexos1. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Equinox, Traverse, Blazer, XT5, XT6, Acadia, Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal, Impala.

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(Camaro (MY2016))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3 (most MY2016-2020 manuals); DOT 4 (Regal MY2018, Blazer MY2023)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2016 · Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2019–2021 · Silverado 1500)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3 (MY2014-2016 manuals); DOT 4 (MY2019-on manuals)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 0W-20(2014–2016 · Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500 (MY2014, MY2016 manuals); Tahoe / Suburban (MY2015 manual))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2014 manual: 'licensed dexos1' oil, ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend recommended.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019 on · Silverado 1500 (MY2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026 manuals); Sierra 1500 (MY2024); Tahoe / Suburban (MY2021, 2023); Escalade (MY2021))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

From MY2019 the manuals say 'full synthetic engine oils that meet the dexos1 specification'.

Oil change with filter

8.5 quarts (8 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2014 Silverado 1500 manual (5.3L/6.2L row).

Oil change with filter

8 quarts (7.6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2015 Tahoe/Suburban and MY2016-2026 Silverado/Sierra/Tahoe manuals.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3 (MY2014-2016 manuals); DOT 4 (MY2019-on manuals)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

GM-approved fluid of the type marked on the reservoir cap. MY2014/2016 Silverado and MY2015 Tahoe: DOT 3. MY2019+ Silverado, MY2021+ Tahoe/Suburban: DOT 4.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2016 · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

From the MY2014 and MY2016 Silverado manuals (which cover the 2500/3500 series). Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2014/2016 Silverado manuals.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 · 0W-20(2014–2016 · Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500 (MY2014, MY2016 manuals))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2019 · Silverado 1500 (MY2019 manual))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic)(2021–2024 · Silverado 1500 (MY2021, 2022, 2024), Sierra 1500 (MY2024), Tahoe / Suburban (MY2021, 2023), Escalade (MY2021))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

These manuals print no viscosity for the 6.2L: 'refer to the engine oil fill cap for the proper engine oil viscosity grade for your vehicle.' Read the cap — do not assume 0W-20.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2026 on · Silverado 1500 (MY2026 manual))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2026 manual names SAE 0W-20 for both the 5.3L and 6.2L. Engines that have had recall or repair work may carry a different viscosity on the oil fill cap — follow the cap.

Oil change with filter

8.5 quarts (8 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2014 Silverado 1500 manual (5.3L/6.2L row).

Oil change with filter

8 quarts (7.6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2016-2026 Silverado/Sierra, MY2021/2023 Tahoe/Suburban, MY2021 Escalade manuals.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 3 (MY2014-2016 manuals); DOT 4 (MY2019-on manuals)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Use the type marked on the reservoir cap.

Engine oil

API CJ-4 · 15W-40(2016–2017 · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Duramax supplement: 'Oils designated as API CJ-4 are required.' Below -18 °C (0 °F) use SAE 5W-40.

Engine oil

API CJ-4 or CK-4 · 15W-40(2019 on · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Duramax supplement (MY2019, 2021, 2024): 'Oils designated as API CJ-4 or CK-4 are required.' Below -18 °C (0 °F) use SAE 5W-40.

Oil change with filter

10 quarts (9.5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

GM-approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 — as marked on the reservoir cap

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Model-dependent. Most MY2014-2020 GM car/crossover manuals specify DOT 3; MY2019+ full-size trucks/SUVs and most newer models specify DOT 4. Per-engine entries list what each checked manual says.

Engine oil

GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2024–2024 · Silverado / Sierra 2500HD-3500HD)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Checked in the MY2024 HD manual only. Below -29 °C (-20 °F) use SAE 0W-30.

Oil change with filter

8 quarts (7.6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

MY2024 Silverado HD manual.

Coolant

DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

ACDelco Premix (50/50 de-ionized water and DEX-COOL); GMW18270 and GMW3420

Manufacturer-publishedSource

No engine oil. MY2025 Equinox EV: coolant meeting GMW18270 and GMW3420 (DEXCOOL); MY2024 Blazer EV / Silverado EV and MY2023 LYRIQ list ACDelco Premix. Capacities: 'See your dealer' (LYRIQ prints 11.5 L RWD / 11.8 L AWD).

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Manufacturer-publishedSource