2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 SAE 0W-20
- 4.3L V6 and 6.0L V8 SAE 5W-30
SAE 0W-20
5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8
SAE 5W-30
4.3L V6 and 6.0L V8
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 366
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 · PDF page 366
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.
Oil type · 4.3L V6 and 6.0L V8 · PDF page 366
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 4.3L V6, and 6.0L V8 engines.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 366
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 · PDF page 366
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 366
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 4.3L V6, and 6.0L V8 engines.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 4.3L V6 and 6.0L V8 · PDF page 366
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 4.3L V6, and 6.0L V8 engines.
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 | SAE 0W-20 | “Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.” | PDF page 366 ↗ |
| 4.3L V6 and 6.0L V8 | SAE 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for the 4.3L V6, and 6.0L V8 engines.” | PDF page 366 ↗ |
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