2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Oil Type & Capacity

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited oil type depends on the engine: the 2.7L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 5.3L takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter); the 6.2L takes 0W-20 (8.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
2.7L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Pro, 2D Pickup, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Pro, 2D Pickup, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Pro, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Pro, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — SLE, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — SLE, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — SLE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, 4WD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
2.7L — SLE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7L Eng VIN K, RWD, 2.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.—ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
3.0L — AT4, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — Denali, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — Denali, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — SLE, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — SLE, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — SLT, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — SLE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, RWD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — SLE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
3.0L — SLT, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 3.0L EngAPI - SAE 0W-20 DexosD7.00 QTS.——
5.3L — Denali, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Denali, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Elevation, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 2D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 2D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN F, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — SLE, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — SLE, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — SLE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — SLE, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — SLT, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
5.3L — SLT, 5.3L Eng VIN D, RWD, 5.3L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
6.2L — AT4, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
6.2L — Denali, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.
6.2L — SLT, 6.2L Eng VIN L, 6.2L EngAPI - SAE 0W-208.00 QTS.7.50 QTS.ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil.

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Coolant capacity

12.5 quarts (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited take?

It depends on the engine: 2.7L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 0W-20; 5.3L uses 0W-20; 6.2L uses 0W-20.

What is the oil capacity of a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.3L holds 8.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 8.0 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited?

Most 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — GMC recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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