The 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 6 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from grinding against each other thereby reducing wear and damage.. The cost of an oil change for Your Sierra is between $120 and $140 for labor and parts. You should get an oil change every 10,000 miles or 12 months. You will know that it is time for an oil change if You notice increased engine noise, shaking while idling, excess vehicle exhaust, an oil smell inside the vehicle, and of course if You see the Check Engine or Oil Change lights come on.
John A.
January 2, 2020
The 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 4.3L V6 engine option requires 4.5 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. The 4.8L V8 engine option needs 6 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. The 2001 Sierra 1500 with the 5.3L V8 engine option uses 6 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. The 6.0L V8 engine option for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 needs 6 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil.
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