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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2012 GMC Sierra 1500 oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
4.8L V8 6 qt 5W-30 Purolator L12222
4.3L V6 4.5 qt 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH47
5.3L V8 6 qt 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH48
6.0L V8 6 qt 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH48
6.2L V8 — 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH48

Match one of 5 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter. Also check 2012 GMC Sierra .

4.8L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L12222 Search L12222 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH48 Search PH48 AMSOIL EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03

Purolator L12222 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.3L V6
Capacity 4.5 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 4.5 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
CHAMP / LUBER-FINER Shown first PH47 Search PH47 AMSOIL EA15K29 Search EA15K29 WIX 51040 Search 51040 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02

Champ PH47 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5.3L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
CHAMP / LUBER-FINER Shown first PH48 Search PH48 WIX 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042

Champ PH48 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.0L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
CHAMP / LUBER-FINER Shown first PH48 Search PH48 AMSOIL EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03

Champ PH48 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.2L V8
Capacity Not confirmed Confirm the service-fill amount for this engine before adding oil.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
CHAMP / LUBER-FINER Shown first PH48 Search PH48 AMSOIL EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03

Champ PH48 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Capacity condition

With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500.

Before ordering for this 2012 GMC Sierra 1500

Checkout verification checklist
4.8L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Purolator L12222
4.3L V6 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
4.5 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Champ PH47
5.3L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Champ PH48
6.0L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Champ PH48
6.2L V8 Buy →
Capacity
Unverified
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Champ PH48

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Purolator Part Finder, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

GMC Sierra 1500 oil specs by year

This table includes checked GMC Sierra 1500 model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2024 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L11424
2023 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10351
2022 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L11424
2021 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L11424
2020 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2019 8 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K01
2018 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K01
2017 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K01
2016 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2015 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2014 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10255
2013 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH47
2012 Current page 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L12222
2011 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH47
2010 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH48
2009 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K29
2008 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K29
2007 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K29
2006 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH47
2005 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32

How we verified 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Verified fit
Sources checked
4
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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