Automatic Transmission
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 339
Owner’s manual specs
2021 GMC Terrain Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2021 GMC Terrain, copied from GMC’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 267.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 339
Engine Cooling System*
7 qt
6.6 L
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 343
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 262.
Applies to: Engine Oil
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 339
5.0L
Engine Oil with Filter
5.3 qt
Applies to: 5.0 L · with filter
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 343
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 333 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 333 | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. If equipped, check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 333 | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 335 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 335 | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. If equipped, check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 335 | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
Steps
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 100 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 105.
- Press and hold V for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active to reset the Oil Life system. 3. REMAINING OIL LIFE 100% will be displayed when the oil life system is successfully reset.
- Press p on the steering wheel to move to the Reset/Disable display area. Select Reset then press V.
- Press V to confirm the reset.
You’ll know it worked: If the display changes to 100%, the system is reset.
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 264
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is under the instrument panel on the driver side.
pressure to the two retaining tabs on the sides of the cover, until the two retaining tabs clear the sides of the instrument panel.
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 284
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a trim panel on the side of the rear compartment.
Liftgate K04 - K05 - Circuit Breakers Usage CB1 - CB2 - Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a trim panel on the side of the rear compartment.
Source: 2021 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual, page 285