GMC Sierra Maintenance Schedule

The Sierra lineup includes a range of full-size pickups designed to tackle your toughest jobs while providing the world-class performance you expect from GMC. To ensure the reliability and safety of your truck on every Eielson Airforce Base and Fort Wainwright drive, it’s essential to follow the recommended GMC Sierra service intervals. The suggested GMC Sierra service schedule varies slightly between the Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500. Find out what the GMC Sierra maintenance schedule is for each of these pickups in the following guide from Chevrolet Of Fairbanks.

GMC Sierra Service Schedules

So, what is the GMC Sierra maintenance schedule? It can differ between model years, so be sure to check your owner’s manual for the exact GMC Sierra service interval for your specific truck. Here is a general overview of the Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 maintenance needs, but keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list:

Sierra 1500

Every 7,500 Miles

• Change oil and oil filter
• Check belts and hoses
• Check fluid levels and look for leaks
• Inspect brakes 
• Inspect wiper blades and replace them if necessary
• Perform safety inspection
• Rotate tires

Every 22,500 Miles

All services in the 7,500-mile GMC Sierra service interval, plus:

• Change cabin air filter
• Check brake pads and replace them if needed
• Replace transfer case fluid (FWD models only)

Every 45,000 Miles

All the above services, as well as:

• Check automatic transmission fluid
• Inspect the evaporative control system
• Inspect spark plugs and wires
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine air filter
• Replace transfer case fluid

At 150,000 Miles

All services in the preceding GMC Sierra service schedule, in addition to:

• Flush and replenish the cooling system
• Inspect accessory drive belts

Sierra 2500

Every 7,500 Miles

• Change oil and oil filter
• Check belts and hoses
• Check fluid levels and look for leaks
• Inspect brakes
• Inspect tire condition
• Inspect wiper blades and replace them if necessary
• Rotate tires
• Test battery

Every 15,000 Miles

All services in the 7,500-mile GMC Sierra service interval, plus:

• Replace windshield wiper blades

Every 22,500 Miles

All the above services, as well as:

• Change the transfer case fluid
• Change transmission fluid (Allison transmissions only)
• Replace the cabin air filter
• Replace the fuel filter

Every 45,000 Miles

All 22,500-mile services, in addition to:

• Assess brake pads
• Change brake fluid
• Check tires
• Inspect the evaporative control system
• Replace the engine air filter

Every 97,500 Miles

All services in the 7,500-mile GMC Sierra maintenance schedule, plus:

• Replace the spark plugs and spark plug wires

At 150,000 Miles 

All the above services, as well as:

• Flush and replace engine coolant

Sierra 3500

Every 7,500 Miles

• Change oil and oil filter
• Check belts and hoses
• Check fluid levels and look for leaks
• Inspect brakes
• Inspect tire condition
• Inspect wiper blades and replace them if necessary
• Rotate tires

Every 22,500 Miles

All the above services, plus:

• Change the transfer case fluid
• Replace cabin air filter

Every 45,000 Miles

All tasks included in the 7,500- and 22,500-mile GMC Sierra service intervals, as well as:

• Change brake and transmission fluids
• Inspect spark plugs and wires
• Inspect the evaporative control system
• Replace the engine air filter

At 150,000 Miles 

All services in the preceding GMC Sierra service schedules, in addition to:

• Flush and replenish the cooling system
• Inspect accessory drive belts

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Now that you know what the GMC Sierra maintenance schedule is, contact us or use our online scheduling tool to make an appointment at our Fairbanks service center. And you won’t want to miss our rotating service specials for savings opportunities. Investing in routine maintenance means investing in the continued performance and long-term dependability of your pickup.