2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Oil type

2024 GMC Sierra 1500, representative photo
Shown: a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 (same generation). Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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  • 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines 0W-20
  • 2.7L L4, 4.3L V6 and 6.6L V8 engines 5W-30

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 342

Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil 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 and 6.2L V8 engines · PDF page 342

Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.

Oil type · 2.7L L4, 4.3L V6 and 6.6L V8 engines · PDF page 342

Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.7L L4, 4.3L V6 and 6.6L V8 engines.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500, representative photo
Shown: a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 (same generation). Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines 0W-20 “Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines.” PDF page 342 ↗
2.7L L4, 4.3L V6 and 6.6L V8 engines 5W-30 “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.7L L4, 4.3L V6 and 6.6L V8 engines.” PDF page 342 ↗

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0W-20 full synthetic motor oil

For 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines

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5W-30 full synthetic motor oil

For 2.7L L4, 4.3L V6 and 6.6L V8 engines

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