Checked oil specs by engine
2021 GMC Terrain oil capacity, type & filter
Multiple engine options are listed for the 2021 GMC Terrain. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.
| Engine | Capacity | Oil Type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-Cyl Turbo | 5.3 qt | 0W-20 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064 |
| 2.0L Turbo | — | 5W-30 | Purolator L11403 |
| 1.6L Turbo Diesel | 5.3 qt | — | — |
Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.
Champ PH10064 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.
Confirm Purolator L11403 in the retailer selector before checkout.
Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.
Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.
2021 GMC Terrain oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
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.
All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.
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.
Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Source coverage for the 2021 GMC Terrain
Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil.
Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil.
Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.
7 checked source rows for the 2021 GMC Terrain.
Before ordering for this 2021 GMC Terrain
- Capacity
- 5.3 qt (Service fill)
- Oil type
- 0W-20
- Interval
- 12 mo
- Filter
- Champ PH10064
- Capacity
- Unverified
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Filter
- Purolator L11403
- Capacity
- 5.3 qt (Service fill)
- Oil type
- Unverified
- Filter
- Unverified
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol (Olyslager).
GMC Terrain oil specs by year
This table includes checked GMC Terrain model years available in our database.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2024 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064 |
| 2023 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | Purolator L11403 |
| 2022 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2021 Current page | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064 |
| 2020 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2019 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2018 | 5.3 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2017 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K03 |
| 2016 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K03 |
| 2015 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL57082 |
| 2014 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL57082 |
| 2013 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K03 |
| 2012 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K03 |
| 2011 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K03 |
| 2010 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K03 |
How we verified 2021 GMC Terrain oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.
This page checked 7 sources for the 2021 GMC Terrain. 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
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 7
- Last checked
- 2026-06-27
- Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil
- Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil
- Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
- Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL Lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil OATS | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| Purolator Part Finder | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Valvoline Product Finder | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| CarAraC Engine Oil | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| Castrol (Olyslager) | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
2021 GMC Terrain maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
These are retailer search paths for your vehicle. The specs above are checked — use the retailer's vehicle selector at checkout to confirm before ordering.
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Search 2021 GMC Terrain oil & filter →AutoZone
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Search 2021 GMC Terrain oil & filter →Amazon
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