How To Reset Oil Life/Oil Change Light On GMC Sierra (2015-2024)
Last Updated on April 25, 2024 by Nick
Hey everyone, welcome to my site. So I went to change the oil on our work truck for the first time last Saturday. And now I figured I’d share the procedure with you if anyone were interested in seeing how to reset the oil life light yourself in a GMC Sierra after an oil change.
So after you have finished the oil change, the last thing to do is reset the oil life system. It’s typical for people to aim for a mileage number to hit for oil changes, but Sierra’s computer actually accounts for your driving habits and time between oil changes. According to the manual, the truck will give you a 600-mile warning when determining you need an oil change. So let’s get to work.
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Simple Way to Reset Oil Change Light On GMC Sierra
The fastest way to reset the oil life on this GMC Sierra is by turning the key to the on position and mashing the GAS pedal three times right quick without starting the truck.
Resetting With Steering Button in 2015-2018 GMC Sierra
Time needed: 3 minutes
In this section, I will show you how to reset the oil life on a GMC Sierra. This is a 2018 model here, but it will be the same in a few different years. So we’re going to do it using the buttons on the right-hand side of the steering wheel, and I’m going to focus on the dash. So let’s get started.
- Turn on your car without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press and holds the Start/Stop button for 5 seconds without step on the brake pedal
- Press the ◄ navigation button
Push the left button on the steering wheel to go into the cluster menu
- Go to the INFO
Highlight and then hit ✓ on the INFO
- Find the OIL LIFE
Next, go into your Oil Life monitor screen and you can use the up-or-down control button to scroll into it
- Press and the ► right button
After that, go ahead and press on the right button so there it’s gonna give you an option to reset
- Press the ✓ button
So now we would want to do is just hit the ✓ button to reset
- Select YES
Then a confirmation message will appear, select yes to confirm and you’re done
Resetting With Steering Button in 2019-2024 GMC Sierra
This section will show you how to reset oil life for the latest generation of GMC Sierra which is equipped with an Uplevel display. So just follow me along.
- Turn the ignition on with the engine off
- Now you’re going to use your right pad to shuffle over to the right till you get to the INFORMATION or i
- Next, scroll all the way down to the OIL LIFE
- After that, all you got to do is press the thumbwheel down on Oil Life and it will reset for you
How To Reset Oil Life with Cluster Button
Follow the instructions below if your vehicle is equipped with a Base level display and without a steering button:
- Turn on the ignition
- Twist the TRIP button clockwise or counterclockwise to bring you through a whole bunch of different things in your menu. So spin it till you get to the OIL LIFE
- Next, hold down the TRIP button until the Oil Life display changes to 100 percent
For your info, this operation work for the fourth and fifth generations of the GMC Sierra 1500 2500HD (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years). For the older model, you can reach it here.
GMC Sierra Engine Oil Life System
The GMC Sierra engine oil life system helps owners determine when to change the oil in their vehicle. It can last up to 12,000 miles or four thousand miles in city driving if adequately maintained. You should check the oil in your car at least once every year and change the filter as needed. To increase the life of your GMC’s oil, you should rotate the tires every couple of months and have them inspected by a mechanic. You should also consider an alignment if you haven’t already. This will help reduce uneven tire wear.
The engine oil life system maintenance schedule for your 2020 GMC Sierra includes changing the oil and changing the engine filter. During these visits, the GMC technicians check the evaporative control system, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and spark plugs. Additionally, the service will include visual inspection and tire rotation. A technician will check the condition of all hoses, belts, and lighting components. The brakes will be limited to ensure they’re working correctly.
The engine oil life monitor will tell you when your vehicle needs an oil change. It also keeps track of how many miles you’ve driven since your last oil change. The odometer will display when you’re due for an oil change. The oil life monitor can skip this step if the remaining life of the engine is 100%. Your GMC Sierra engine oil life monitor is a convenient tool for drivers when they need to change the oil.
FAQ – GMC Sierra Oil Service
The cost of an oil change for your GMC Sierra might vary greatly depending on where you get it done. Filter and oil are included in the regular oil change. You should expect to pay anything from $70 to $90 for this service.
The engine oil for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is 100 percent synthetic. The 2.7L 4-cylinder engine of the vehicle uses 0W-30 and has a capacity of 6 quarts of oil. In addition, the 4.3L V6 can carry 6 quarts of oil. In both the 5.3L and the 6.2L V8 engines with an 8-quart capacity, each of these engines can run on 0W-20.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 transmissions utilize 6 quarts of full synthetic Dexron Vi Automatic transmission fluid.
So that’s how you do Sierra Oil Life Reset. Thanks for reading this post, everyone. Let me know in the comments if you have any other tips you would like to share with the group. So thanks again, and I’ll catch you guys in the next content.
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Hi, I'm Jacob, and I have been passionate about automobiles since I was a child. I have spent countless hours assisting my father in his garage, learning everything there is to know about car maintenance and repair. For ten years, I ran a successful repair business, where I gained hands-on experience working with a variety of vehicles. As a result, I have developed a deep understanding of the mechanics of the car and have become an expert in maintaining and repairing any vehicle.