2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- All (best viscosity grade; dexos1 approved) SAE 5W‐30
- Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) SAE 0W‐30
SAE 5W‐30
all (best viscosity grade; dexos1 approved)
SAE 0W‐30
extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C)
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 395
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 17, 2026 · Updated
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Oil type · All (best viscosity grade; dexos1 approved) · PDF page 395
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Oil type · Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 395
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 395
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 17, 2026 · Updated
See where it's printed
Oil type · All (best viscosity grade; dexos1 approved) · PDF page 395
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner's Manual, PDF page 395
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be usedOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 17, 2026 · Updated
See where it's printed
Oil type · Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 395
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used
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| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| All (best viscosity grade; dexos1 approved) | SAE 5W‐30 | “SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.” | PDF page 395 ↗ |
| Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) | SAE 0W‐30 | “an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used” | PDF page 395 ↗ |
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