The GMC Terrain has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2021 Terrain with the 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5.3 quarts (5.02 liters), the 2020 Terrain with the 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 6 quarts (5.68 liters) and the 2019 Terrain with the 1.6L 4-cyl [U] LH7 Diesel Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5.3 quarts (5.02 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your GMC Terrain to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your GMC Terrain.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl [U] LH7 Diesel Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl [U] LH7 Diesel Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl [5] LFW Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl [5] LFW | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl [5] LFW Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl [C] LAF | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl [Y] LF1 | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl [W] LAF | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your GMC Terrain could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your GMC Terrain regularly, ideally once a week.